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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
Other Word Forms
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Word History and Origins
Origin of theoretical1
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Example Sentences
To be sure, Trump is an exceedingly dangerous loser, one with immense military and economic power under his theoretical control.
His concerns about water are more than theoretical.
Monday’s New Shepard expedition reminded me of another theoretical concept, the Total Perspective Vortex.
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.
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