[f. THEORETIC + -IAN: see -ICIAN.] One who treats of or studies the theoretical side of a subject; = THEORIST 1.
1886. Q. Rev., Jan., 284. Not a mere theoretician or ‘statist.’
1891. Athenæum, 29 Aug., 299/2. Among musical theoreticians Mr. Prout occupies a distinguished position.
