teorikë

Teorikë is an Albanian term associated with theory and theoretical thinking. It functions mainly as an adjective meaning "theoretical," used to describe ideas, models, methods, or analyses that arise from theoretical considerations rather than practical observation. In certain contexts, teorikë can also be used as a noun to refer to theoretical concepts or a set of theoretical principles, especially in plural forms.

The word derives from teoria, the Albanian noun for "theory," and shares roots with related forms such as teorik (theoretical). In Albanian, adjectives like teorikë inflect to agree with the gender and number of the noun they modify, producing various forms across different contexts.

Usage is common in academic discourse across philosophy, the social and natural sciences, and education. It appears in phrases such as qasje teorike (theoretical approach), kornizë teorike (theoretical framework), and zhvillim teorik (theoretical development). The term helps distinguish theoretical constructs from empirical or practical aspects and can be used in discussions that compare theories or models.

Note that the standard Albanian noun for "theory" is teori, with the plural theoritë. Therefore, teorikë is more commonly encountered as an adjective and in certain dialectal or stylistic uses, rather than as a standalone noun in formal writing.