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Definition of theoretical - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
ideas or impracticalrelated to abstract ideas or not practical in reality
- His plan is purely theoretical and unlikely to work.
- Theoretical models predicted climate change effects decades ago.
- Her proposal remains theoretical pending experimental confirmation.
Expressions with theoretical
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detailed explanation of a theory or idea
The scientist provided a theoretical account of the phenomenon.
set of ideas used to guide research or analysis
The study is based on a strong theoretical framework.
involving mathematical models of conflict and cooperation
Game-theoretical models help explain business competition.
scientist studying physics using ideas, math, and abstract thinking
A theoretical physicist developed a new model for black holes.
branch of physics using math to explain natural phenomena
Theoretical physics explores the mysteries of the universe.
hypothetical stage in distillation where vapor and liquid reach equilibrium
The distillation column was designed with 20 theoretical plates for efficiency..
Origin of theoretical
Greek, theoretikos (contemplative)
Terms with theoretical included in their meaning
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theoretical desirability
used to express a desirable state in theory
reality
existing or happening in reality, not imaginary or theoretical
theory
theoretical principles behind information and computation
theory
theoretical construct within a theory
theoretical aspect
in a theoretical way, not practically
measurement
real measured size of a quantity, not the target or theoretical number
planning
theoretical task or plan not implemented in reality
academia
expert in the field of theoretical knowledge
theoretical
person discussing economics from a theoretical perspective
theory
based on theoretical understanding rather than practical application
reality
real situation as opposed to theoretical ideas
theory
theoretical framework that explains how leaders direct and control organizations
theoretical
existing only in theory or as an idea
theoretical
majority that exists only in documents or theory
theoretical
existing only in plans or theory
theoretical
question with no practical importance
physics
theoretical barrier at the speed of sound
theoretical model
model created to explain observations
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the theoretical study of law and legal systems
theoretical approach
relating to theories that explain phenomena in purely physical or deterministic terms
science
developing theoretical models in science or economics
science
theoretical principles governing the relationships between heat, work, temperature, and energy
theory
highly theoretical concepts without practical application
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theoretical idea or model
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- French:théorique, ...
- German:theoretisch, ...
- Italian:teorico, ...
- Spanish:teórico, ...
- Portuguese:teórico, ...
- Chinese:理论上的, ...
- Japanese:理論的な, ...
- Arabic:نَظَرِي, ...
- Hebrew:תֵאוֹרֵטִי, ...
- Russian:теоретический, ...
- Ukrainian:теоретичний, ...
- Hindi:सैद्धांतिक, ...
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