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theoretical

Pronunciation: [θɪəˈrɛtɪkəl]

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Learn how to use theoretical in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “academic”

(adjective) related to ideas and concepts rather than practical applications. It’s like thinking about how something works in theory, instead of seeing how it works in real life.

Example

The professor gave a theoretical explanation of the science behind the experiment.

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That theoretical concept didn't help me understand what to do in the actual situation.

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Can you give me a theoretical example of how this works?

Context: “conceptual”

(adjective) based on ideas or hypotheses rather than definite proof. It’s about what might happen in the future, based on what we know.

Example

The theoretical model predicts that the new law will lower pollution levels.

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The results were not theoretical; they reflected actual data from our experiments.

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What are the theoretical benefits of this approach?

Context: “philosophy”

(adjective) dealing with ideas or principles without necessarily being tied to the real world. This means discussing what could be true based on logic and reasoning.

Example

They explored theoretical questions about existence and reality.

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Her speech was practical, not just theoretical, as it included real-world applications.

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What are some theoretical questions we should think about?

How to pronounce theoretical

Pronunciation: [θɪəˈrɛtɪkəl]

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