theoric

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Theory, as opposed to practice.
adj
  1. Relating to, or skilled in, theory; theoretical.
  2. Relating to the Ancient Greek Theorica.

Pronunciation

/θiːˈɒɹɪk/ /θiːˈɔːɹɪk/

Word forms

theoric theorics more theoric most theoric

Etymology

From Middle English theorike, from Old French theorique, probably from Medieval Latin *theōrica, from Ancient Greek θεωρική (theōrikḗ).

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