theoretician

/ˌθɪrəˈtɪʃən/
noun
  1. A person who develops or studies the abstract principles of a subject, especially in science, philosophy, or the arts, rather than its practical applications.
    • The famous theoretician spent decades refining her model of quantum gravity.
    • As a literary theoretician, he focused on how stories shape cultural identity.
    • The team consulted a leading theoretician to help design the experiment's framework.
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