theoretical
Based on ideas or principles rather than practical experience or real-life facts. It describes a situation or concept that is possible in the mind but has not been proven or done yet.
Exemples
3 sur 5The plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.
The plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.
The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.
The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.
In a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.
In a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'the' and 'real'. Is it 'the real' thing? No, it is 'Theo-retical' (The-O-Real), it's just an idea, not real yet.
Quiz rapide
The teacher explained that the experiment was only _______ because we didn't have the tools to do it.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : theoretical
Exemples
The plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.
everydayThe plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.
The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.
formalThe committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.
In a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.
informalIn a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.
Students are required to study the theoretical foundations of modern economics.
academicStudents are required to study the theoretical foundations of modern economics.
The business proposal looks good, but the profit margins are still theoretical.
businessThe business proposal looks good, but the profit margins are still theoretical.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
in a theoretical sense
in a theoretical sense
highly theoretical
highly theoretical
theoretical possibility
theoretical possibility
Souvent confondu avec
Theatrical relates to the theater and acting, while theoretical relates to ideas and theories.
Theory is the noun (the idea itself), while theoretical is the adjective (describing the idea).
Notes d'usage
Use this word to describe ideas that are not yet applied to reality. It often contrasts with 'practical' or 'applied' knowledge.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'theoric' (which is rare/obsolete) instead of 'theoretical'. Also, avoid confusing it with 'theatrical' which sounds similar.
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'the' and 'real'. Is it 'the real' thing? No, it is 'Theo-retical' (The-O-Real), it's just an idea, not real yet.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Greek word 'theoretikos', which means 'contemplative' or 'looking at'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The teacher explained that the experiment was only _______ because we didn't have the tools to do it.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : theoretical
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
A general idea or thought about something. It is used to des...
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principleA principle is a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves...
logicLogic is the systematic study of valid inference and the pri...
hypothesisA proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence...
analysisAn analysis is a careful study of something to understand it...
Mots lis
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subgenation
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pronavfy
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nonvalward
C1To deliberately move away from or reject established values, standards, or traditional norms. It implies a conscious effort to chart a path that disregards conventional worth or moral frameworks in favor of new, often experimental, directions.
multidomness
C1To actively manage or integrate operations across multiple distinct domains or fields of influence. This verb describes the action of diversifying one's reach to ensure a functional presence in several specialized areas simultaneously.
proarchancy
C1The state or quality of being a primary or foundational authority, often referring to a preliminary or original form of leadership or governance. It describes the condition of holding a pre-eminent or initial position of rule within a hierarchy.
anamess
C1To gradually gather or accumulate a large quantity of something, typically wealth, information, or evidence, over a significant period of time. It implies a persistent process of building up a collection or 'mass' of resources.
premigrless
C1To proactively eliminate or significantly reduce the necessity for future data or population migration by implementing structural optimizations during the initial setup phase. This verb is primarily used in technical and logistical contexts to describe the act of making a system or group stable enough that relocation becomes unnecessary.
abprivor
C1Describes a condition or individual that has been systematically excluded from private rights, entitlements, or essential communal resources. It typically refers to a state of being stripped of access to previously held or fundamental privileges, often by legal or administrative force.
undertortacy
C1To resolve a civil legal grievance or potential tort claim outside of formal legal proceedings, often through private or informal mediation. It implies reaching a settlement secretly or 'under the table' to avoid public litigation.
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