Theoretical vs. Practical

Theoretical vs. Practical — Is There a Difference?
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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 science

Practicaladjective

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 physics

Practicaladjective

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.
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Theoreticaladjective

based on specialized theory;

a theoretical analysis

Practicaladjective

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 art

Practicaladjective

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 politics

Practicaladjective

being actually such in almost every respect;

a practical failurethe once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin

Practicaladjective

having or put to a practical purpose or use;

practical mathematicspractical applications of calculus
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