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Theoric

//θiːˈɒɹɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to, or skilled in, theory; theoretical. obsolete

    "A man but young, / Yet old in judgment, theoric and practic / In all humanity"

  2. 2
    Relating to the Ancient Greek Theorica.
Noun
  1. 1
    Theory, as opposed to practice. obsolete

    "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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