theoreticalness
|the-o-ret-i-cal-ness|
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/ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkəlnəs/
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/ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkəlnəs/
(theoretical)
relating to theory
Etymology
'theoreticalness' originates from the word 'theoretical,' which is derived from the Greek word 'theōrētikos,' where 'theōrētikos' meant 'contemplative or speculative.'
'theōrētikos' transformed into the Latin word 'theoreticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'theoretical' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to contemplation or speculation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pertaining to theory or abstract reasoning.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being theoretical.
The theoreticalness of the proposal was questioned by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 20:07
