Word Games Pro Dictionary

theoretical

adjective

Concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
T
Ends with
L
Contains
HE
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

    “Theoretical science”

adjective

  1. Concerned with theories rather than their practical applications

    “Theoretical physics”

In context

Example Sentences

Theoretical science
Theoretical physics

Similar words

Synonyms

Opposite words

Antonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top