theoretic

Meanings

Adjective

concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
- "theoretical science"

Adj

Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.
Existing only in theory, not proven in reality.

Origin / Etymology

English theory + -etic, from Latin theōrēticus, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).

Synonyms

theoretical

Antonyms

empirical

Scrabble Score: 14

theoretic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
theoretic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
theoretic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

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