theoretics

American  

[thee-uh-ret-iks] / ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

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

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theoretics British  

/ ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪks /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of theoretics

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

Example Sentences

In the patristic writings, theoretics assume continually an increasingly disproportionate value.

From Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford by Burgon, John William

Secretly, however, he studied navigation, and it was Margaret’s delight when he sat by the kitchen fire, and, despite their master’s tickets, tangled up his brothers in the theoretics of their profession. 

From The Strength of the Strong by London, Jack

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

From The Art of Public Speaking by Carnagey, Dale

You, a master of books, by all the sea-blood in your body should be able to pick up the theoretics of navigation while I snap my fingers. 

From The Mutiny of the Elsinore by London, Jack