theoretical

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

   theoretical science

2. 2
   adj

   concerned with theories rather than their practical applications

   theoretical physics

3. 3
   adj

   Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

   We may look upon this figure as representing in section a theoretical wing-form, or aerofoil

Etymology

From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).