theoretical

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

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/, [ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛt.ɪ.kl̩]
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/, [ˌθi.əˈɹɛɾ.ɪ.kl̩]

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• (General Australian) IPA^(key): /ˌθiːˈɹet.ɪ.kəl/, [ˌθiːˈɹet.ɪ.kl̩]

theoretical (comparative more theoretical, superlative most theoretical)

1. Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

   Antonym: practical