theoretical

/θi‍əɹˈɛtɪkə‍l/

/ˌθiɝˈɛtɪkəɫ/

theoretical

derived from conceptual thinking or logical reasoning rather than direct observation or experience

synonyms : theoretic

antonyms : empirical

concerned with understanding and explaining phenomena rather than directly applying them to real-world situations

antonyms : applied

Examples

1. The number, Scott, the number is theoretical.

2. The entire argument about its existence is theoretical.

3. Usefulness of this zone was theoretical.

4. Jurisprudence is more theoretical.