See Also: theoric(1)(dictionary)
theoric(2)(dictionary)

theoric(2) (iou)



theoric noun & adjective1. Now arch. rare. LME.
[Old & mod. French theorique, from medieval Latin theorica speculation, theory, use as noun of fem. of late and medieval Latin theoricus contemplative: cf. Patristic Greek theorikos learned in spiritual matters: see -IC.]
A. noun.
= THEORY noun1 3, 4. LME.
b. In pl. Theoretical statements or notions. M16-M17.
A mechanical device theoretically representing or explaining a natural phenomenon. L16-M17.
A person devoted to contemplation; a member of a contemplative sect. E17-L18.
B. adjective.
= THEORETICAL 2. M16-E19.
= THEORETICAL 1, 3. L16-M17.
theorical adjective = THEORIC adjective1 L16-M18.