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."
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
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.