CEFR B2

theoretical

adjective

Meaning

Based on theory rather than practice or experience; concerned with or involving theory.

Examples

The physicist's work was purely theoretical, exploring the nature of black holes without any observational data.
While the plan sounds good in theory, we need to consider the practical, theoretical challenges.

Synonyms: abstract, hypothetical, speculative, academic

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theoretical (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌθiːəˈretɪkl/

Definition

Based on theory rather than practice or experience; concerned with or involving theory.

Examples

The physicist's work was purely theoretical, exploring the nature of black holes without any observational data.
While the plan sounds good in theory, we need to consider the practical, theoretical challenges.
She has a theoretical understanding of quantum mechanics but has never worked in a lab.

How to Use theoretical

theoretical basis (collocation): The underlying theory or principles upon which something is based. — "The new policy has a strong theoretical basis in economic theory."
theoretical limit (collocation): The maximum or minimum possible value according to theory. — "The speed of light is the theoretical limit for any object with mass."

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