THEORETICAL Synonyms
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 |