theoretical
/ˌθiɝˈɛtɪkəɫ/
concerned with or involving the theory of a subject
theoretical in a sentence
“The paper explores the theoretical basis of the model.”
Origin of theoretical
Late Latin theoreticus from Greek theoretikos contemplative from theorein to look at, consider from theoros spectator
Related Words
methodology
a system of methods used in a particular area of study
posit
to put forward as fact or as a basis for argument
postulate
to suggest or assume as a basis for reasoning
hypothesize
to put forward as a hypothesis
extrapolate
to extend application of facts to an unknown situation
interpolate
to insert something between fixed points