theoretical
| 1. |
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; "theoretical science" |
|
Synonyms: theoretic |
|
Antonyms: empirical |
|
| 2. |
(adjective) concerned with theories rather than their practical applications; "theoretical physics" |
|
Antonyms: applied |
|
| 3. |
(satellite adjective) based on specialized theory; "a theoretical analysis" |
|
Synonyms: abstract |
|
|