theoric adjective². [Ɵɪ'ɒrɪk] E18.
[Greek theōrikos pertaining to spectacles or display, from theōria viewing: see -IC.]
Greek History. Pertaining to or provided for public spectacles or religious functions.

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theoric noun & adjective¹. ['Ɵɪǝrɪk] Now arch. rare. LME.
[Old & mod. French théorique, from medieval Latin theorica speculation, theory, use as noun of fem. of late and medieval Latin theoricus contemplative: cf. Patristic Greek theōrikos learned in spiritual matters: see -IC.]
A. noun.
1. = THEORY noun¹ 3, 4. LME.
b. In pl. Theoretical statements or notions. M16-M17.

2. A mechanical device theoretically representing or explaining a natural phenomenon. L16-M17.

3. A person devoted to contemplation; a member of a contemplative sect. E17-L18.
B. adjective.
1. = THEORETICAL 2. M16-E19.

2. = THEORETICAL 1, 3. L16-M17.

■ theorical adjective = THEORIC adjective¹ L16-M18.

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