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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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 rápido
The teacher explained that the experiment was only _______ because we didn't have the tools to do it.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: theoretical
Exemplos
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.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
in a theoretical sense
in a theoretical sense
highly theoretical
highly theoretical
theoretical possibility
theoretical possibility
Frequentemente confundido com
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).
Notas de uso
Use this word to describe ideas that are not yet applied to reality. It often contrasts with 'practical' or 'applied' knowledge.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'theoric' (which is rare/obsolete) instead of 'theoretical'. Also, avoid confusing it with 'theatrical' which sounds similar.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek word 'theoretikos', which means 'contemplative' or 'looking at'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The teacher explained that the experiment was only _______ because we didn't have the tools to do it.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: theoretical
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