théorique
Meanings
Adjective
1. theoretical
a. theoretical (relative to theory or its elaboration)
b. theoretical (consisting of theory or abstract knowledge)
c. abstract (conceived, defined or considered in the abstract)
d. ideal (conceived, defined or considered in the ideal)
2. hypothetical, speculative
Examples4
L'examen théorique est demain.
The theoretical exam is tomorrow.
des résultats expérimentaux et théoriques
experimental and theoretical results
La flèche théorique à l’extrémité de la poutre est de 2 cm.
The calculated deflection at the end of the beam is 2 cm.
Les livres longs et théoriques sont ennuyants.
Long and theoretical books are boring.