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单词 theoric
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Definition of theoric in English:

theoric

noun θɪˈɒrɪk
  • The conceptual basis of a subject or area of study. Often opposed to practic, practice. Now archaic.

adjective θɪˈɒrɪk
Ancient Greek History
  • Relating to a fund established in Athens for the purpose of subsidizing attendance at the theatre and other public festivals; designating such a fund.

Origin

Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). As noun from (i) Anglo-Norman and Middle French theorique (French théorique) (feminine noun) speculative knowledge of a subject, theoretical foundations of a subject or doctrine, the theoretical branch of astronomy and of the mechanics of celestial objects
early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. From ancient Greek θεωρικός relating to public games and festivals from θεωρία viewing, beholding + -ικός.

 
 

Definition of theoric in US English:

theoric

nounθɪˈɒrɪk
  • The conceptual basis of a subject or area of study. Often opposed to practic, practice. Now archaic.

adjectiveθɪˈɒrɪk
Ancient Greek History
  • Relating to a fund established in Athens for the purpose of subsidizing attendance at the theatre and other public festivals; designating such a fund.

Origin

Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). As noun from (i) Anglo-Norman and Middle French theorique (French théorique) (feminine noun) speculative knowledge of a subject, theoretical foundations of a subject or doctrine, the theoretical branch of astronomy and of the mechanics of celestial objects<br>early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. From ancient Greek θεωρικός relating to public games and festivals from θεωρία viewing, beholding + -ικός.

 
 
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