theoretical

• Relativo a la teoría o basado en ella, en lugar de en la aplicación práctica o la experiencia; que existe solo en la teoría o es especulativo.

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.

   Teórico (basado en teoría, no en práctica)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabstractacademicconceptualconjecturalhypotheticalideationalnotionalspeculative

   Antónimosappliedconcreteempiricalpractical

2. Hypothetical or speculativeB2formal

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

   Hipotético o especulativo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconjecturalhypotheticalnotionalputativespeculativesuppositional

   Antónimosactualappliedconcreteempiricalfactualpractical