Theoretical theory Synonyms

Definitions for Theoretical


  • (adjective) existing only as an assumption or speculation
  • (adjective) dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
  • (adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations

Definitions for Theory


  • (noun) an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
  • (noun) a belief that can guide behavior
  • (noun) a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena