theoretical

• Relatif à la théorie ou fondé sur elle, plutôt que sur une application pratique ou une expérience directe.

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.

   Théorique (par opposition à pratique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabstractacademicconceptualconjecturalhypotheticalideationalnotionalspeculative

   Antonymesappliedconcreteempiricalpractical

2. Hypothetical or speculativeB2formal

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

   Hypothétique ou spéculatif

   • 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.

   Synonymesconjecturalhypotheticalnotionalputativespeculativesuppositional

   Antonymesactualappliedconcreteempiricalfactualpractical