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theoretical

[thee-uh-ret-i-kuhl] / ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl /


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"It provides a very versatile, stable spin connection between electrons and photons that is the theoretical basis of quantum communication. Typically, however, the electrons lose their spin too quickly to be useful."

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

To brace for unexpected hiccups in your earnings or health, you need to plan for all scenarios rather than having a theoretical retirement date circled on your calendar.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Google says Willow can solve a theoretical problem in five minutes which would take the world's current fastest super computers 10 septillion - or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 - years to complete.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The lived experience verifies the theoretical, and the theoretical gives those with lived experience tools to understand their own lives.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The whole class hums like a happy hive at this and Sandy launches them into a theoretical discussion about whether the artist even matters after the art has been created.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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