theoretical

• Die Theorie betreffend oder auf ihr beruhend, nicht auf praktischer Anwendung oder Erfahrung; auch bloß gedacht oder angenommen, ohne real oder konkret zu sein.

Relating to or based on theory rather than practical application or experience.

1. Based on theory rather than practiceB2formal

   Relating to the ideas and principles of a subject, rather than its practical applications.

   Theoretisch

   • The course covers the theoretical foundations of physics.
   • His argument is purely theoretical and lacks real-world evidence.
   • Theoretical knowledge is important, but practical experience is also valuable.

   Synonymeabstractacademicconceptualconjecturalhypotheticalideationalnotionalspeculative

   Antonymeappliedconcreteempiricalpractical

2. Hypothetical or speculativeB2formal

   Concerned with or involving the hypothesis or speculation, rather than proven facts.

   Hypothetisch

   • In a theoretical scenario, the machine could run forever.
   • The theoretical possibility of time travel fascinates many scientists.
   • We are discussing a theoretical model, not an actual plan.

   Synonymeconjecturalhypotheticalnotionalputativespeculativesuppositional

   Antonymeactualappliedconcreteempiricalfactualpractical