Theoretic
(adjective)
Related to or based on theory or abstraction, as opposed to practice or experiment.
Origin:
From the greek word theorein, meaning to consider or speculate, and -ic, meaning related to.
Examples:
- Theoretic physics deals with the fundamental laws of the universe.
- Theoretic computer science focuses on the mathematical foundations of computing.
- Theoretic models can be useful for understanding complex systems.
- Theoretic chemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the theoretical explanations of the properties of matter.
- Theoretic studies are often the first step in developing new technologies or understanding natural phenomena.