1. Systematic examination and interpretation of a subject based on theory and abstract principles rather than practical application or empirical observation
The researcher conducted a theoretical analysis of the economic model before testing it in practice.
O pesquisador realizou uma análise teórica do modelo econômico antes de testá-lo na prática.
2. Academic or scholarly study of a topic using conceptual frameworks and logical reasoning
Her theoretical analysis of postmodern literature challenged conventional interpretations.
Sua análise teórica da literatura pós-moderna questionou interpretações convencionais.