in the abstract (adjective) theoretical: hypothetical
Detalii: empirical describes results determined by experiment and observed behavior or facts; theoretical describes results that are based on guesswork or hypothesis - and pragmatic is contrasted with theoretical on the grounds that the former proceeds from what is demonstrably practical, the latter from conjecture
Sinonime: abstinent,
ascetic,
austere, continent,
frugal,
moderate, moderating,
restrained, self-denying, self-restrained,
sober, sparing,
temperateAntonime: gluttonous,
greedy,
hungry