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Theoretical vs Hypertheoretical - What's the difference?

theoretical | hypertheoretical |

As adjectives the difference between theoretical and hypertheoretical

is that theoretical is of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical while hypertheoretical is excessively theoretical.

theoretical

English

Adjective

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

    • Derived terms

    * intertheoretical * intratheoretical * nontheoretical

    Coordinate terms

    * practical

    hypertheoretical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Excessively theoretical.
    • In contrast to the often hypertheoretical and apolitical discourse of postmodern theory, critical theory seeks a connection with empirical analysis of the contemporary world.'' — Douglas Kellner, ''Critical Theory and the Crisis of Social Theory .