theoretical

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UK /ˌθɪəˈɹɛtɪkəl/ US /ˌθi.əˈɹɛt.ɪ.kəl/

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(adj.)

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be | remain

ADV

highly

purely

Learning to speak a new language is purely theoretical until you actually practice with native speakers.

largely | rather

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adj

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

We may look upon this figure as representing in section a theoretical wing-form, or aerofoil

Which makes the concept known as Rods From God the ultimate form of kinetic weaponry. This theoretical weapon would drop telephone pole sized rods of dense tungsten from a satellite in orbit.

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adjective — concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than

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We may look upon this figure as representing in section a theoretical wing-form, or aerofoil

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Which makes the concept known as Rods From God the ultimate form of kinetic weaponry. This theoretical weapon would drop telephone pole sized rods of dense tungsten from a satellite in orbit.

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This meeting is a waste of time. Everybody is just talking in vague theoretical terms.

Tatoeba · #22142

That shows his theoretical background.

Tatoeba · #42163

The Greeks made theoretical models of geometry.

Tatoeba · #63104

Theoretical physics was child's play to Einstein, but he couldn't figure out his income tax.

Tatoeba · #71916

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