adjective. Of, relating to, or based on theory.

adjective. Restricted to theory; not practical or applied.

adjective. Studying or working to develop theory.

In chem., indicating the analytical values or other properties which should be obtained from a compound provided the correct conception (theory) of its composition has been formed.

Having the object of knowledge (θεωρητόν) as its end; concerned with knowledge only, not with accomplishing anything or producing anything; purely scientific; speculative.

Dealing with or making deductions from imperfect theory, and not correctly indicating the real facts as presenting themselves in experience.

In Kantian terminology, having reference to what is or is not true, as opposed to practical, or having reference to what ought or may innocently be done or left undone.

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

adjective. concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

adjective. concerned with theories rather than their practical applications

"Despite being conveyed as “purely theoretical”, a recent article in the national Canadian newspaper, the Financial Post, referred to the amero, not as a theoretical idea or conspiracy theory, but as a potential reality."

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