Theoretic, Theoretical, a.
Etymology: [Gr. theoreticus, F. théorétique.]
Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences. -- The`o*ret"ic*al*ly, adv.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists theoretical only as an antonym, under real.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given