theory-based
ˈθɪəriˌbeɪst
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Definition of theory-based - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

academicTECH.founded on theoretical principles, not empirical evidenceTECH.
  • The theory-based approach guided the research study.
  • The theory-based curriculum emphasized critical thinking.
  • Her theory-based arguments lacked practical examples.
conceptual speculative theoretical
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Origin of theory-based

Greek, theoria (contemplation) + based

Terms with theory-based included in their meaning

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real-world
based on practice or action, not theory
theory implication
imply an outcome based on a theory or law
experience
based on experience rather than theory
theory-based
based on a suggested idea or theory
theoretical manner
in a manner based on theory
science
based on a theory or hypothesis
practical
based on practical experience rather than theory
reasoning
based on facts, experience, or evidence, not theory

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  1. French:fondé sur la théorie, ...
  2. German:theoriebasiert, ...
  3. Italian:teorico, ...
  4. Spanish:teórico, ...
  5. Portuguese:baseada em teoria, ...
  6. Chinese:理论为基础的, ...
  7. Japanese:理論に基づいた, ...
  8. Arabic:قائم على النظرية, ...
  9. Hebrew:תֵּאוֹרִיָּתִי, ...
  10. Russian:теоретический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:теоретичний, ...
  12. Hindi:सैद्धांतिक, ...

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