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theoretical

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


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From a theoretical perspective, cruises are absolutely great places for illnesses to thrive .

From Slate • May 16, 2026

At this stage, the work remains theoretical and was carried out through simulations, but researchers say experimental testing and future applications are already coming into view.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Tuition and fees have outpaced overall inflation for decades, and the strain is no longer theoretical.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Although the practice is still in the theoretical research stage, scientists have spent two decades studying the chemical compounds associated with the breakdown of the human body.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Even without a comprehensible theoretical foundation, however, astrology would deserve respect if it worked, if there were some empirical support for the accuracy of its claims.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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