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Theoretical vs Indefinite - What's the difference?

theoretical | indefinite | Related terms |

Theoretical is a related term of indefinite.


As adjectives the difference between theoretical and indefinite

is that theoretical is of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical while indefinite is without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.

theoretical

English

Adjective

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

    • Derived terms

    * intertheoretical * intratheoretical * nontheoretical

    Coordinate terms

    * practical

    indefinite

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
  • Vague or unclear.
  • Undecided or uncertain.
  • (mathematics) An integral without specified limits.

    • Derived terms

    * indefinitely * indefinite article * indefiniteness

    Related terms

    * indeterminate ----