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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTheoric
/ˈθɪər.ɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Pertaining to theory; speculative, contemplative, or theoretical rather than practical.
"His theoric approach to economics failed to account for sudden market panics."
- 1
A theoretical scheme, plan, or system; a person given to speculation or theory.
"The philosopher engaged in endless discussions regarding the theoric of celestial mechanics."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Middle English word 'theoric', originating from Old French 'theorique' and ultimately from the Greek 'theōrikos', meaning 'of or for contemplation'. It is historically linked to the observation of spectacles or the abstract contemplation of principles, predating or running parallel to the modern evolution of 'theoretical'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Theoric" is said worldwide
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théorique
Transliteration: tay-o-reek
"Son approche théorique manquait d'applications concrètes."
theoretisch
Transliteration: tay-o-ray-tish
"Das ist ein rein theoretisches Problem."
teorico
Transliteration: tay-o-ree-ko
"Il suo studio ha un impianto prevalentemente teorico."
teórico
Transliteration: te-o-ri-ko
"El marco teórico de la investigación es muy sólido."
teórico
Transliteration: te-o-ri-ku
"Precisamos testar essa hipótese além do nível teórico."
सैद्धांतिक
Transliteration: saindhantik
"यह केवल एक सैद्धांतिक चर्चा है।"
理论上的
Transliteration: lǐlùn shàng de
"这是一个纯粹理论上的假设。"
이론적인
Transliteration: iron-jeok-in
"그것은 단지 이론적인 가능성일 뿐이다."
理論的な
Transliteration: riron-teki na
"それは完全に理論的な議論にすぎない。"
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