hypothetical

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This field is important because it can bring about topological quantum computing, a hypothetical way of storing and manipulating quantum information while protecting it against errors.

From Science Daily

Consider the terrible performance of a hypothetical portfolio containing stocks whose borrowing costs exceeded 50% annually.

From MarketWatch

The daughter in this hypothetical scenario isn’t buying rounds of lattes and taking lavish vacations.

From MarketWatch

“We decline to comment on hypothetical assumptions or rumours.”

From MarketWatch

People who deal in hypotheticals and emotions are generally unswayed by facts.

From The Wall Street Journal