adjective
- not based on or concerned with theory; practical or applied rather than abstract
Usage: often used in academic and professional contexts to distinguish practical work from theoretical study
Examples
- The engineering program emphasizes nontheoretical skills like building and testing prototypes.
- She preferred nontheoretical approaches to problem-solving over pure mathematics.
- The internship provided valuable nontheoretical experience in the field.
- Nontheoretical training in carpentry requires hands-on practice with real tools and materials.
- The course combines theoretical lectures with nontheoretical laboratory work.