Of learning, a discipline, etc.: based on reasoning or theory; theoretical. Opposed to active, adj. 1b. Obsolete (historical in later use).
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释义 | the mind > mental capacity > belief > speculation > confirmation of hypothesis, theory > [adjective] > as opposed to practical (10) contemplative1563 Of learning, a discipline, etc.: based on reasoning or theory; theoretical. Opposed to active, adj. 1b. Obsolete (historical in later use). paper1616 That exists only in written form; ‘on paper’, rather than in reality; theoretical, hypothetical, unrealized. Cf. on paper at sense A. 1c. theoretic1617 Conceptual; involving or consisting of theory. Cf. theoretical, adj. 1a. considerative1677 Theoretical (opposed to practical). Obsolete. theoretical1767 Hypothetical; existing chiefly or only in theory rather than in fact. academic1812 Not leading to a decision; unpractical; strictly theoretical or formal. Now also in weakened sense: of no consequence, irrelevant. moot1831 North American (originally Law). Of a case, issue, etc.: having no practical significance or relevance; abstract, academic. armchair1858 Chiefly depreciative. Based or taking place in the home as opposed to the world or environment outside; amateur, non-professional; (hence) lacking… rocking chair1911 Chiefly depreciative. Lacking or not involving practical or direct experience of a particular subject or activity. Cf. armchair, adj.. unempirical1934 Not empirical or based on experience; unproven by experiment; abstract, theoretical. |
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