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Philosophic vs Theoretical - What's the difference?

philosophic | theoretical | Synonyms |

Philosophic is a synonym of theoretical.


As adjectives the difference between philosophic and theoretical

is that philosophic is of or pertaining to philosophy while theoretical is of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

philosophic

English

Alternative forms

* philosophick (obsolete) * phylosophic (nonstandard) * phylosophick (qualifier)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to philosophy.

    • Synonyms

    * philosophical ----

    theoretical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

    • Derived terms

    * intertheoretical * intratheoretical * nontheoretical

    Coordinate terms

    * practical