theoretical
//ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl//
formalForms
- Comparative
- more theoretical
- Superlative
- most theoretical
Definitions
1.Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
- Which makes the concept known as Rods From God the ultimate form of kinetic weaponry. This theoretical weapon would drop telephone pole sized rods of dense tungsten from a satellite in orbit.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4166
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Middle English theorothycall, probably from Latin theōrēticus + -al
From Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós).