ADJECTIVE

theoretisch/teoˈʁeːtɪʃ/theoretical; in theory; theoretically

theoretisch is a German adjective that means theoretical, in theory, or theoretically. It is pronounced /teoˈʁeːtɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "theoretischer" and "theoretischsten".

Definitions

1.relating to theory or based on theory(general)

a.based only on ideas, not on practice or experience

Das ist nur eine theoretische Annahme.—That is only a theoretical assumption.

2.in theory; theoretically(adverbial usage, often colloquial)

a.used to say something is possible according to theory

Theoretisch könnte jeder diesen Test bestehen.—In theory, anyone could pass this test.

Adjective Forms

Positivetheoretisch
Comparativetheoretischer
Superlativetheoretischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "theoretisch" mean in English?
"theoretisch" means theoretical, in theory, or theoretically. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "theoretisch"?
"theoretisch" is pronounced /teoˈʁeːtɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "theoretisch"?
The comparative of "theoretisch" is "theoretischer" and the superlative is "theoretischsten".
What part of speech is "theoretisch"?
"theoretisch" is a adjective in German.

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