theoretical

英 [θɪə'retɪk(ə)l] 美[,θiə'rɛtɪkəl]

• adj. 理论的；理论上的；假设的；推理的

1. concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations;

"theoretical science"

2. concerned with theories rather than their practical applications;

"theoretical physics"

3. based on specialized theory;

"a theoretical analysis"