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.
예시
3 / 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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
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.
빠른 퀴즈
The teacher explained that the experiment was only _______ because we didn't have the tools to do it.
정답!
정답은: theoretical
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
in a theoretical sense
in a theoretical sense
highly theoretical
highly theoretical
theoretical possibility
theoretical possibility
자주 혼동되는 단어
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).
사용 참고사항
Use this word to describe ideas that are not yet applied to reality. It often contrasts with 'practical' or 'applied' knowledge.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'theoric' (which is rare/obsolete) instead of 'theoretical'. Also, avoid confusing it with 'theatrical' which sounds similar.
암기 팁
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.
어원
Derived from the Greek word 'theoretikos', which means 'contemplative' or 'looking at'.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The teacher explained that the experiment was only _______ because we didn't have the tools to do it.
정답!
정답은: theoretical
관련 표현
관련 어휘
A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence...
analysisAn analysis is a careful study of something to understand it...
conceptA general idea or thought about something. It is used to des...
assumptionAn assumption is a belief or proposition that is accepted as...
principleA principle is a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves...
logicLogic is the systematic study of valid inference and the pri...
관련 단어
inautoency
C1Describing a state of being incapable of self-initiated action or lacking independent agency. It refers to systems, behaviors, or individuals that remain passive and require an external trigger or command to function.
ancarny
C1Relating to deep, ancient instincts or primal physical sensations that evoke a sense of mystery or unsettling familiarity. It describes behaviors or feelings that seem to be inherited from prehistoric ancestors and manifest in modern contexts.
tripendward
C1Describing a trajectory, movement, or orientation directed toward a three-fold suspension or a point supported by three distinct anchors. It characterizes an object or path that leans toward a junction where three entities or supports meet.
synacrness
C1Describing a quality of simultaneous acute precision and synchronized coordination. It refers to the state where multiple sharp or intense elements occur at once with perfect alignment.
unmalance
C1A state of persistent or structural lack of equilibrium, specifically when this lack of balance leads to a detrimental or inefficient outcome. It is often used in technical or test-specific environments to describe systems where the distribution of elements is intentionally or erroneously skewed.
comtermness
C1To engage in the process of establishing common terminology or shared linguistic understanding within a specific group. It involves negotiating and refining definitions to ensure all parties are aligned on technical concepts.
semifinism
C1Relating to a state of partial completion or an intermediate stage in a process where a final goal is reached in function but not in form. It describes something that is operational yet lacks the definitive polish or finality of a completed work.
revaltion
C1A revelation is the act of revealing or disclosing a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made in a dramatic way. It can also refer to a divine or supernatural disclosure of information to humanity.
bifugcy
C1To divide or branch into two distinct, often divergent paths or outcomes, typically used in contexts involving complex decision-making or evolutionary processes. It implies a definitive split where the resulting entities develop independently and no longer overlap.
intravictship
C1Describing the internal relations, dynamics, or psychological states that exist within a group sharing a common victory or high-status achievement. It refers specifically to the nuances of interaction between members who are part of the same successful collective.
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