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theoretical in German

theoretical in German is theoretisch — theoretical means based on theory or reasoning rather than practical experience or proof.

theoretical in German

theoretisch
adj
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

What does "theoretical" mean?

  1. adj Based on theory or reasoning rather than practical experience or proof.
    "Their plan is only theoretical until engineers build a working model."
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theoretical in a sentence

  • Their plan is only theoretical until engineers build a working model.
  • The idea works in theoretical terms, but hasn't been tested in practice.

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What is "theoretical" in German?
"theoretical" in German is theoretisch. theoretical means: Based on theory or reasoning rather than practical experience or proof.
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Example: "Their plan is only theoretical until engineers build a working model." In German, "theoretical" is theoretisch.
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