Theoretical vs. Practical
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Difference Between Theoretical and Practical
Theoreticaladjective
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
Practicalnoun
(British) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
Theoreticaladjective
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations;
theoretical sciencePracticaladjective
Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.Theoreticaladjective
concerned with theories rather than their practical applications;
theoretical physicsPracticaladjective
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use
Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.ADVERTISEMENT
Theoreticaladjective
based on specialized theory;
a theoretical analysisPracticaladjective
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical
All in all, Jack's a very practical chap.Practicaladjective
concerned with actual use or practice;
he is a very practical personthe idea had no practical applicationa practical knowledge of Japanesewoodworking is a practical artPracticaladjective
guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory;
a hardheaded appraisal of our positiona hard-nosed labor leadercompletely practical in his approach to businessnot ideology but pragmatic politicsPracticaladjective
being actually such in almost every respect;
a practical failurethe once elegant temple lay in virtual ruinPracticaladjective
having or put to a practical purpose or use;
practical mathematicspractical applications of calculusADVERTISEMENT
