Theoreticalism
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An approach based on theory, paying little or no attention to real-world concerns. uncountable
"In some cases it even leads to a certain insensitivity, for instance when the professional approaches problems with the detached theoreticalism acquired in school rather than with concerned pragmatism."
Example
More examples"In some cases it even leads to a certain insensitivity, for instance when the professional approaches problems with the detached theoreticalism acquired in school rather than with concerned pragmatism."
Etymology
From theoretical + -ism.
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