theoretical
gb/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/ us/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/
B2
Englisch
~ 2700
elméleti, hipotetikus
B2
1
elméleti
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is theoretical
The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of physics.
A kurzus a fizika elméleti és gyakorlati vonatkozásait is tárgyalja.
Her research is mainly theoretical, focusing on mathematical models.
A kutatása főként elméleti jellegű, matematikai modellekre összpontosít.
That’s just a theoretical possibility at this point.
He explained the theoretical principles behind the technology.
The paper outlines a new theoretical framework for understanding behavior.
Beispiele für Lernende
This is a theoretical idea, not a plan.
Ez egy elméleti ötlet, nem terv.
We studied the theoretical rules of grammar.
A nyelvtan elméleti szabályait tanultuk.
The design is only theoretical right now.
He talks about the theoretical side of art.
I read about the theoretical model in class.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'theoretical' with 'hypothetical'. 'Theoretical' means based on theory; 'hypothetical' means imagined for discussion.
Bedeutung
concerned with ideas, not practice
Wortverbindungen
theoretical model
|theoretical framework
|theoretical basis
|purely theoretical
|theoretical approach
Synonyme
abstract (Focuses on being removed from concrete reality; slightly more formal.)
|
conceptual (Emphasizes dealing with concepts rather than specifics.)
Antonyme
practical (Focuses on real-world use or action rather than abstract ideas.)
|
applied (Specifically refers to putting theories into practice.)
Themen
science
|education
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About ideas and rules, not about doing something in real life.
Relating to the ideas, principles, or methods of a subject rather than their practical use or application.
B2
2
elméleti
B1
hipotetikus
C1
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is theoretical
The risk is purely theoretical at this stage.
A kockázat ebben a szakaszban pusztán elméleti.
There’s a theoretical maximum speed for this engine.
Ennek a motornak van egy elméleti maximális sebessége.
It’s a theoretical concept that hasn’t been tested yet.
The danger is more theoretical than real.
The benefit is still only theoretical without further trials.
Beispiele für Lernende
The danger is only theoretical.
A veszély csak elméleti.
This is a theoretical problem, not a real one.
Ez elméleti probléma, nem valódi.
That result is still theoretical until tested.
The chance is purely theoretical.
We talked about a theoretical case in class.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may overuse 'theoretical' when 'imaginary' or 'fictional' would be more accurate in creative contexts.
Bedeutung
existing only in theory
Wortverbindungen
theoretical limit
|theoretical maximum
|purely theoretical
Synonyme
hypothetical (Often used for imagined situations; overlaps but more about speculation.)
Antonyme
actual (Refers to something that exists or happens in reality.)
Themen
science
|discussion
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that exists only as an idea and is not proven or real yet.
Existing only as an idea, possibility, or theory, without confirmation or practical evidence.
Grammatik
Grundform
theoretical
IPA
GB/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/
US/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/
Silben & Betonung
the - or - et - ic - al (5 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: theoretical
Wortfamilie
Core family
theory
noun B2
theoretically
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
practical
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
theoretician
noun
Ausdrücke
purely theoretical
1/pjˈʊɹli θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
only based on theory
Completely about ideas and not about real events or actions.
Beispiele
- The risk is purely theoretical and unlikely to happen.
- His argument is purely theoretical and lacks evidence.
theoretical framework
1/θˌiɚˈɛtɪkəl fɹˈeɪmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
technical
set of ideas for research
A group of ideas that guide how to study or think about something.
Beispiele
- The study uses a theoretical framework from sociology.
- We built our research on a strong theoretical framework.
in theory
1/ˈɪn θˈiɚi/
fixed phrase
According to ideas or plans
When something should happen based on ideas or plans, but it might not happen in real life.
Beispiele
- In theory, this method should work every time.
- In theory, the plan should work perfectly.
- In theory, anyone can apply for the job, but few are qualified.
- In theory, anyone can apply for the job, but in practice it’s very competitive.
in theory
2/ˈɪn θˈiɚi/
fixed phrase
according to theory, not practice
According to ideas or rules of how something should work, not necessarily how it really works.
Beispiele
- In theory, the new law will reduce traffic, but many people doubt it.
- The plan sounds perfect in theory, but it will be hard to carry out.
- In theory, children learn faster with smaller classes.