Theoretical
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of or pertaining to theoretic studies (abstract, not empirical)
Example sentence: Leaving England was a painful decision, and we still have some regrets about it. However, at that time, the research environment for theoretical chemistry was clearly better in the U.S.
Academic
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning.Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato; as, the academic sect or philosophy.Being scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific.Conforming to set rules and traditions.Having an aptitude for study.Having no practical importance.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A member of an academy, college, or university; an academician.A person who attends an academy.One holding the philosophy of Socrates and Plato; a Platonist.
Example sentence: While academic abilities remain integral, it is the work ethics that form the soul of the business.