theoretic

== English == === Alternative forms === theoretick (obsolete) === Etymology === English theory +‎ -etic, from Latin theōrēticus, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός (theōrētikós). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/, /ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪk/ === Adjective === theoretic (comparative more theoretic, superlative most theoretic) Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters. Existing only in theory, not proven in reality. ==== Hyponyms ==== number-theoretic ring-theoretic set-theoretic ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== theoretical ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === hectorite, heterotic