Collocations with "theoretical"

20 collocations found

theoretical physics

The branch of physics that employs mathematical models and abstractions to explain and predict natural phenomena.

physics8.2
theoretical physicist

A physicist who develops mathematical models and theories to explain physical phenomena.

physicist7.2
purely theoretical

Indicates that an idea exists only in theory and not in practice or reality.

purely7.0
coherence6.9
theoretical framework

a structure based on theory rather than practice

framework6.9
theoretical analysis

analysis based on ideas and principles rather than practical experience

analysis6.8
theoretical linguistics

Deals with the abstract principles and formal models of language structure.

linguistics6.8
theoretical economics

The branch of economics that deals with the development and use of abstract models.

economics6.2
science6.1
theoretical principle

A principle based on theory rather than practice.

principle6.0
theoretical sophistication

Denotes a high level of complexity and development in a theory or framework.

sophistication6.0
theoretical prediction

a prediction based on a theory rather than on practical observation

prediction5.9
a theoretical standpoint

concerned with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice

standpoint5.8
theoretical groundwork

Refers to the conceptual or theoretical foundation of a subject.

groundwork5.5
theoretical perspective

A viewpoint based on ideas and principles rather than practical experience.

perspective5.5
theoretical grounding

Refers to a foundation in the theories of a particular subject.

grounding5.2
theoretical chemistry

the use of mathematical and computational methods to explain and predict chemical phenomena

chemistry5.0
theoretical justification

A reason based on theory rather than practical application.

justification4.9
theoretical proposition

A statement based on theory rather than practical application.

proposition4.8
theoretical puzzle

a complex problem related to theory rather than practical application

puzzle3.5