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Definition of: theoretical
(thē′ə·ret′i·kəl) adjective
1. Of, relating to, or consisting of theory.
2. Relating to knowledge or pure science without reference to its application: compare EXPERIMENT (def. 3).
3. Existing only in theory; hypothetical.
4. Addicted to theorizing; unaffected by practical considerations; hence, impractical; visionary. Also theoretic.
—the′o·ret′i·cal·ly adverb
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