A2 noun Formel #575 le plus courant

theoretical

/ˌθiːəˈretɪkl/

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

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1

The 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.

2

The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.

The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.

3

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
theory
Verb
theorize
Adverbe
theoretically
Adjectif
theoretical
Apparenté
theorist
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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

1

The plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.

everyday

The plan is purely theoretical and has not been tested in a real kitchen.

2

The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.

formal

The committee presented a theoretical solution to the urban traffic problem.

3

In a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.

informal

In a theoretical world, I would have enough money to travel every day.

4

Students are required to study the theoretical foundations of modern economics.

academic

Students are required to study the theoretical foundations of modern economics.

5

The business proposal looks good, but the profit margins are still theoretical.

business

The business proposal looks good, but the profit margins are still theoretical.

Famille de mots

Nom
theory
Verb
theorize
Adverbe
theoretically
Adjectif
theoretical
Apparenté
theorist

Collocations courantes

theoretical framework theoretical framework
theoretical knowledge theoretical knowledge
purely theoretical purely theoretical
theoretical approach theoretical approach
theoretical model theoretical model

Phrases Courantes

in a theoretical sense

in a theoretical sense

highly theoretical

highly theoretical

theoretical possibility

theoretical possibility

Souvent confondu avec

theoretical vs theatrical

Theatrical relates to the theater and acting, while theoretical relates to ideas and theories.

theoretical vs theory

Theory is the noun (the idea itself), while theoretical is the adjective (describing the idea).

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Notes d'usage

Use this word to describe ideas that are not yet applied to reality. It often contrasts with 'practical' or 'applied' knowledge.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'theoric' (which is rare/obsolete) instead of 'theoretical'. Also, avoid confusing it with 'theatrical' which sounds similar.

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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.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek word 'theoretikos', which means 'contemplative' or 'looking at'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., theoretical science). Often follows the verb 'to be' (e.g., The risk is theoretical).

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

Mots lis

extravidfy

C1

To significantly enhance the visual intensity, vividness, or clarity of a scene, image, or description. It is often used in the context of digital editing or literary embellishment to make something stand out beyond its natural state.

subgenation

C1

Describes a subordinate or secondary classification within a specific genus or category of origin. It often refers to something that is produced or generated as a derivative subset of a primary group.

pronavfy

C1

A specialized digital data structure or configuration file used to synchronize navigation parameters and routing logic across multiple platforms. It serves as a master template ensuring that disparate hardware devices interpret spatial data and waypoints with identical precision.

nonvalward

C1

To 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

C1

To 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

C1

The 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

C1

To 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

C1

To 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

C1

Describes 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

C1

To 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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