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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Theoretical' in a Sentence

"Pertaining to, associated with, or based on theory; not practical in nature (as opposed to being applied)." more

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The scientist presented a theoretical model to explain the behavior of particles at the atomic level.
The idea of time travel is often discussed in theoretical physics.
The teacher explained the theoretical concepts behind simple machines in the physics lesson.

Theoretical

thee-uh-ret-i-kuhl
adjectivePertaining to, associated with, or based on theory; not practical in nature (as opposed to being applied).

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Last Updated On: February 7, 2024
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