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theoretical
01
relating to or based on theory or logical reasoning rather than practical experience or application
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
Superlative
most theoretical
Comparative
more theoretical
ungradable
Examples
Urban planners relied heavily on theoretical models of traffic flow without real-world validation.
02
concerned with understanding and explaining phenomena rather than directly applying them to real-world situations
Examples
A theoretical physicist spends years formulating new theories without immediate applications.
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