theoretic
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The ninth theoretic instance is harder to shake.
From Salon • Oct. 2, 2025
His theoretic concepts on urban design had impermanence as a central theme — the idea that cities rise and fall and are always in flux.
From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2022
Would it be Drew Lock, acquired from Denver in the Wilson deal and possessing at least the theoretic promise of untapped potential?
From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2022
Perhaps because tit for tat has sound game theoretic rationale.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2017
But the Manchester men can scarcely be said to have properly had anything in the nature of a general theoretic position.
From Contemporary Socialism by Rae, John
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