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theory-based

/ˈθɪə.ri beɪst/

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adjective

/ˈθɪə.ri beɪst/C1formalscientific
  • ruОписывает что-то, основанное на теории или выведенное из неё, а не на практическом опыте.

Describes something that is founded on or derived from a theory rather than practical experience.

  1. Based in theory rather than experimentC1formal

    Derived from or relying on theoretical principles, models, or reasoning rather than direct empirical observation or experimentation.

    ruТеоретический

    • The research was largely theory-based, using mathematical models to predict outcomes.
    • A theory-based approach can help identify potential mechanisms before conducting costly experiments.
    • The course focused on theory-based frameworks for understanding social behavior.

    Synonymsabstractconjecturalhypotheticalnotionalspeculativesuppositionaltheoretictheoretical

    Antonymsappliedempiricalexperimentalobservationalpractical

Forms
  • more theory-based comparative form
  • most theory-based superlative form