theoretics

[ thee-uh-ret-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the theoretical or speculative part of a science or subject.

theoretics

/ ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular or plural the theory of a particular subject Also called (less commonly)theoretic

Word History and Origins

Origin of theoretics¹

1650–60; theoret(ic) ( theoretical ) + -ics

Example Sentences

They mean the actual progress of the race in tangible items of daily living and not the theoretics of barren disputation.

From Project Gutenberg