Theoretical (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; "theoretical science".
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Examples
- The physicist's theoretical model predicted the exact behavior of subatomic particles in extreme conditions.
- The professor's course focused on theoretical mathematics, exploring abstract concepts and their applications.
- Her theoretical framework for understanding social change challenged conventional wisdom and sparked debate among scholars.
- In a purely theoretical sense, teleportation might be possible if we could manipulate matter at a molecular level.
- Theoretical discussions about potential risks and benefits of the new technology dominated the ethics conference.
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Meaning 2
Concerned with theories rather than their practical applications; "theoretical physics".
Classification
All adjective clusters.