theoretical

[thee-uh-ret-i-kuhl] / ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

hypothetical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abstract academic analytical imaginative intellectual logical metaphysical philosophical speculative vague

WEAK

as a premise assumed codified conjectural contingent formalistic formularized general ideal idealized ideational ideological impractical in the abstract in theory instanced notional on paper pedantic postulated presumed problematical pure quixotic suppositional tentative transcendent transcendental unearthly unproved unsubstantiated

Antonyms

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concrete ignorant illogical material objective physical real simple

WEAK

certain definite factual proven

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"This theoretical breakthrough could turn a long-standing problem into a powerful new tool for advancing quantum technologies."

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This kind of simplification reflects a theoretical concept introduced by mathematician Bernard Koopman in the 1930s.

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The challenges of hand-to-mouth were not at all theoretical.

From The Wall Street Journal

Current theoretical models now suggest that superconductivity above room temperature may be possible in several hydrogen-dominated systems when subjected to extreme pressure.

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Their approach relies on a detailed theoretical model grounded in Einstein's theory of general relativity.

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