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theoretical
[ thee-uh-ret-i-kuhl ]
adjective
- existing only in theory; hypothetical.
- given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
theoretical
/ ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkəl; ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪk /
adjective
- of or based on theory
- lacking practical application or actual existence; hypothetical
- using or dealing in theory; impractical
Derived Forms
- ˌٳˈپ, adverb
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of theoretical1
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Example Sentences
But that threat seems to have diminished for now, the funding perhaps more theoretical than real.
But the first sector of the lap had been resurfaced and that led to degradation being low, so they had lost one of their theoretical advantages over their rivals.
Chu employs her considerable expertise to argue that criticism can and should leave behind theoretical nitpicking and address the big, dangerous global issues at hand.
The promised benefit — a leaner, less costly and more efficient federal government — is purely theoretical at this stage.
Specifically, it relies on so-called Majorana particles, which themselves were previously considered theoretical - work claiming that they had been discovered in 2018 had to be retracted.
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