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THEORETICAL Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word theoretical. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word theoretical. (close relations)

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abstract
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

noun

• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

adjective satellite

• not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

• dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

verb

• consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

• make off with belongings of others

• consider apart from a particular case or instance

• give an abstract (of)

conceptual
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being or characterized by concepts or their formation

conjectural
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

hypothetical
adjectiveadj
noun

• a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.

adjective satellite

• based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

ideal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

noun

• the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

• model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

adjective satellite

• conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

• constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception

imaginary
adjectiveadj
noun

• (mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1

adjective satellite

• not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

notional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

• not based on fact or investigation

• indulging in or influenced by fancy

• being of the nature of a notion or concept

putative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds

speculative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not financially safe or secure

• not based on fact or investigation

• showing curiosity

suppositional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

theoretic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

Alternatives for ABSTRACT

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