untheoretical
Based on experience
Untheoretical means not based on or concerned with theory—practical, concrete, or grounded in experience rather than abstract speculation.
An untheoretical approach to a problem focuses on what works rather than why it should work: Her untheoretical mind made her an excellent troubleshooter.
The word often carries a mildly dismissive tone when applied to intellectual work that lacks conceptual depth.
Perceptible by touch
- specificClearly defined, not vague
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- particularSpecific or fussy
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
detailed · precise · clear-cut · unambiguous · actual · solid · substantive · real
Focused on workable solutions
- utilitarianPrioritizing function over beauty
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- workableAble to be implemented
realistic · down-to-earth · commonsensical · no-nonsense · levelheaded · matter-of-fact · prosaic · prudent
Putting plans into effect
- applicationFormal request document
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
deployment · execution · operation · intervention · action · real-world · problem-solving · actionable
Attentive watching or remark
- dataFacts for analysis
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- measurementDetermining size or amount
research · analysis · verification · facts · phenomena · quantitative · inductive · scientific
Of the touching sense
- manualWritten instructions for use
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- kinestheticRelating to body awareness
dexterity · labor · artisanal · handiwork · mechanical · skillful · tinkering · apprenticeship
tangible
Perceptible by touch
- specificClearly defined, not vague
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- particularSpecific or fussy
explicit · detailed · precise · clear-cut · unambiguous · actual · solid · substantive · real · demonstrable
pragmatic
Focused on workable solutions
- utilitarianPrioritizing function over beauty
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- sensibleShowing good judgment
workable · realistic · down-to-earth · commonsensical · no-nonsense · levelheaded · matter-of-fact · prosaic · prudent · judicious
implementation
Putting plans into effect
- applicationFormal request document
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
procedure · deployment · execution · operation · intervention · action · real-world · problem-solving · actionable · instrumental
observation
Attentive watching or remark
- dataFacts for analysis
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
measurement · research · analysis · verification · facts · phenomena · quantitative · inductive · scientific · testing
tactile
Of the touching sense
- manualWritten instructions for use
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- workshopPlace for making or learning
kinesthetic · dexterity · labor · artisanal · handiwork · mechanical · skillful · tinkering · apprenticeship · DIY
untheoreticaltheoretical
Based on hypothesis, untested
abstract · speculative · hypothetical · conceptual · philosophical
theory, theorem, theories, theoretical, theorize, theorist, theorizing, theorists, theorized