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anti-theoretical

an·ti-the·o·ret·i·cal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee thee-uh-ret-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee thee-uh-ret-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl/

Definitions of anti-theoretical word

  • adjective anti-theoretical of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied). 1
  • adjective anti-theoretical existing only in theory; hypothetical. 1
  • adjective anti-theoretical given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative. 1
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Origin of anti-theoretical

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; theoretic (< Late Latin theōrēticus < Greek theōrētikós, equivalent to theōrēt(ós) to be seen (verbid of theōreîn to view) + -ikos -ic) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Anti-theoretical

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anti-theoretical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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