Middle English Dictionary Entry
thē̆oricā̆l n.
Entry Info
| Forms | thē̆oricā̆l n. |
| Etymology | From thē̆orī̆k(e n.; also cp. ML theōricālis spiritual. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
The theoretical component of a science, theory.
Associated quotations
- a1500(1471) *Ripley CAlch.(Ashm 1486)1783 : Yff yu conseyue the theorycall & praktycall by fygurs &..be scrypturs pleyne..yu cannot werke in veyne.