Definition of theoretical

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  • theoretical is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • theoretical is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
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Definition of theoretical

  • concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations (adjective)

    Examples

    1. theoretical science

    Synonyms

    1. theoretic
  • concerned with theories rather than their practical applications (adjective)

    Examples

    1. theoretical physics

See definition of theoretical in Merriam Webster