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theoretical.

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/UK[ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛt.ɪ.kl̩]UK/ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/US[ˌθi.əˈɹɛɾ.ɪ.kl̩]US
  1. Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).

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