Theoric
//θiːˈɒɹɪk// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Theory, as opposed to practice. obsolete
"So that the art and practic part of life Must be the mistress to this theoric"
Adjective
- 1 Relating to, or skilled in, theory; theoretical. obsolete
"A man but young, / Yet old in judgment, theoric and practic / In all humanity"
- 2 Relating to the Ancient Greek Theorica.
Example
More examples"So that the art and practic part of life Must be the mistress to this theoric"
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Middle English theorike, from Old French theorique, probably from Medieval Latin *theōrica, from Ancient Greek θεωρική (theōrikḗ).
Etymology 2
From Middle English theoryk, from Latin theōricus and Middle French theorique. By surface analysis, theory + -ic.
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