theoremic, thedremIck

[Eng. theorem; -ic.] Theorematic (q. v.). "Theorem ick truth, or that which lies in the conceptions we have of things, is negative or positive."- Grew . the-o-ret-ic, the-o-ret-ic-al, a. [Gr. theōret ikos ; Fr. théorétique .] Pertaining or relating to theory; founded or depending on theory or speculation; terminating in theory or speculation; not practical; speculative. "Admirably well turned, not only for the the ore tick , but also the practical behavior of cunning fellows."- Tatler, No. 191. the-o-ret-ic-al-ly, adv . [Eng. theoretical ; -ly .] In a theoretical manner; in or by theory; according to theory; speculatively; not practically. "Geography is theoretically speaking, an e ential part of the latter science."- Herschel: Astronomy, § 205. the-ô-rět-Ics, s. [THEORETIC.] The specu ative parts of a science; speculation. *the-or-ic, *the-or-ick, *the-or-ike, s. & a. [Gr. theōrike; Lat. theoric a ( ars ); Fr. théorique.] A. As subst .: Speculation, theory "The bookish theoric, Wherein the toged consuls can propose As masterly as he; mere prattle, without practice, Is all his soldiership." Shakesp.: Othello , i. 1. B. As adj .: The same as THE OR I CAL (q. v.). "We are more beholden to her for all philosophical and the or ick knowledge."- Howell : Letters , bk. ii., let. 58. theoric-fund, s . Greek Antiq.: The surplus of ordinary revenue, which, after defraying all charges of the peace establishment, was devoted to the formation of a fund for furnishing to all citizens not absent from Attica the sum of two oboli, being the price of seats at the great dramatic festivals.