| Adj. | 1. | theoretical - concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; "theoretical science" Synonyms: theoretic |
| 2. | theoretical - concerned with theories rather than their practical applications; "theoretical physics" Antonyms: applied - concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles; opposed to theoretical; "applied physics"; "applied psychology"; "technical problems in medicine, engineering, economics and other applied disciplines"- Sidney Hook | |
| 3. | theoretical - based on specialized theory; "a theoretical analysis" Synonyms: abstract |