Theoretic

{ The′o‐ret″ic (?), The′o‐ret″ic‐al (?), } a. [Gr. �: cf. L. theoreticus, F. théorétique.] Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences. — The′o‐ret″ic‐al‐ly, adv.