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theoric.

Theory, as opposed to practice.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/θiːˈɒɹɪk//θiːˈɔːɹɪk/
  1. Theory, as opposed to practice.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English theorike, from Old French theorique, probably from Medieval Latin *theōrica, from Ancient Greek θεωρική (theōrikḗ).

adj/θiːˈɒɹɪk//θiːˈɔːɹɪk/
  1. Relating to, or skilled in, theory; theoretical.

    obsolete
  2. Relating to the Ancient Greek Theorica.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English theoryk, from Latin theōricus and Middle French theorique. By surface analysis, theory + -ic.

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