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theoretisch — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  • mathematical adj Relating to mathematics or its methods.
  • theoretical adj Based on theory or reasoning rather than practical experience or proof.
  • theoretically adv In theory, though not necessarily true in practice.

Senses

theoretisch is used for these senses in English:

  • abstract Apart from practice or reality; vague; theoretical; impersonal; not applied.
  • mathematical Possible but highly improbable
  • theoretical Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
  • theoretically in theory though not necessarily in reality.

abstract — full definition

  1. noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  2. adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
  3. adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
  4. verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.

mathematical — full definition

  1. adj Relating to mathematics or its methods.
  2. adj Extremely exact or precise, as if calculated with mathematical accuracy.

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