Theoretical vs. Hypothetical
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Difference Between Theoretical and Hypothetical
Theoreticaladjective
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
Hypotheticaladjective
Based upon a hypothesis; conjectural
Theoreticaladjective
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations;
theoretical scienceHypotheticaladjective
(philosophy) conditional; contingent upon some hypothesis/antecedent
Theoreticaladjective
concerned with theories rather than their practical applications;
theoretical physicsHypotheticalnoun
A hypothetical situation or proposition
These hypotheticals serve no purpose until we have more information.ADVERTISEMENT
Theoreticaladjective
based on specialized theory;
a theoretical analysisHypotheticaladjective
based on hypothesis;
a hypothetical situationthe site of a hypothetical colony
