theoretical — concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌθiːəˈretɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 이론적인, 추상적인
Korean pronunciation: 씨-어-레-티-컬 (강세: 레)
Example Sentences
- My professor's theoretical driving skills are perfect, but he crashed into a tree during his first lesson.
- The theoretical benefits of the new policy sound great on paper.
- Einstein's theoretical work laid the foundation for modern physics.
theoretical
ADJECTIVE//ˌθiːəˈretɪkəl//
concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application
learning focused on theory and concepts rather than practical hands-on application
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Origin
그리스어 'theoretikos'에서 유래했습니다. 'theoros'(관찰자)에서 나온 말로, 고대 그리스의 철학자들이 현실을 '관찰하고 사색하는' 모습에서 시작되었습니다.
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“My professor's theoretical driving skills are perfect, but he crashed into a tree during his first lesson.”
“The theoretical benefits of the new policy sound great on paper.”
“Einstein's theoretical work laid the foundation for modern physics.”
“It's theoretically possible to memorize the entire dictionary, but who has that much free time?”
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