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theoretical

theoretical

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British English/ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkəl/
American English/ˌθiəˈrɛtɪkəl/
Russian transcription[tʲerətʲɪˈtʲet͡ɕɪskʲɪj]
theoretical
theoretical - теоретический
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theoretical with Russian translation

theoretical usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Её диссертация носит теоретический характер, поэтому она больше времени тратит на чтение статей, а не на эксперименты.

Her thesis is mostly theoretical, so she spends more time reading papers than doing experiments.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На курсе студенты изучают и практические навыки, и теоретический материал.

In the course, students learn both practical skills and theoretical ideas.

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theoreticalтеоретический
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

theoretical synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between theoretical / conceptual / hypothetical / abstract / speculative / formal

🇬🇧English
theoretical

relating to theory rather than practical application

B2Very Often

Theoretical models can help predict outcomes before experiments.

Теоретические модели помогают предсказывать результаты до проведения экспериментов.

C
🇬🇧English
conceptual

focused on concepts or mental representations rather than on systematic theory

B2Often

The study offered a new conceptual framework for understanding the process.

Исследование предложило новую концептуальную рамку для понимания процесса.

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hypothetical

based on a hypothesis or supposition; implies something assumed for the sake of argument

B2Very Often

Consider this hypothetical example to test the idea.

Рассмотрим этот гипотетический пример, чтобы проверить идею.

A
🇬🇧English
abstract

general or not concrete; detached from specific practical details

B2Very Often

They discussed the abstract principles behind the system.

Они обсудили абстрактные принципы, лежащие в основе системы.

S
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speculative

involving conjecture or guesswork; not firmly established by evidence

B2Often

Her explanation was highly speculative and lacked supporting data.

Её объяснение было весьма спекулятивным и не подкреплено данными.

🇬🇧English

concerned with form, structure, or rules rather than with explanatory theory

B2Very Often

They used a formal notation to define the algorithm.

Они использовали формальную нотацию для определения алгоритма.

🇬🇧English

pertaining to academia, scholarship or theoretical study rather than practical application

B2Very Often

This is primarily an academic debate with little immediate practical effect.

Это в первую очередь академические споры с небольшим практическим эффектом в ближайшее время.

A
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analytical

focused on breaking down information and reasoning methodically to understand it

B2Often

An analytical report evaluated the causes of the failure.

Аналитический отчет оценил причины сбоя.

P
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philosophical

relating to philosophy or broad theoretical reflection; often broader and more reflective than 'theoretical'

C1Often

She raised a philosophical objection about the assumptions behind the model.

Она высказала философское возражение относительно предпосылок модели.

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theoretical translation: теоретический. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce theoretical

/ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkəl/

theoretical translation

теоретический

theoretical examples

Her thesis is mostly theoretical, so she spends more time reading papers than doing experiments.

theoretical transcription

/ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkəl/, /ˌθiəˈrɛtɪkəl/

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theoretical meaning: what does it mean?

theory-based

theoretical pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

theoretical is pronounced as /ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

theoretical definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Her thesis is mostly theoretical, so she spends more time reading papers than doing experiments. Translation: Её диссертация носит теоретический характер, поэтому она больше времени тратит на чтение статей, а не на эксперименты.

Is theoretical part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, theoretical (теоретический) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is theoretical part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, theoretical (теоретический) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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