theoretical

Of, relating to, or based on theory.

Restricted to theory; not practical or applied.

Studying or working to develop theory.

In chem., indicating the analytical values or other properties which should be obtained from a compound provided the correct conception (theory) of its composition has been formed.

Having the object of knowledge (θεωρητόν) as its end; concerned with knowledge only, not with accomplishing anything or producing anything; purely scientific; speculative.