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
Wisdom is the theoretic knowledge of things as they are, irrespective of their serviceableness to our practical interests.
From The Five Great Philosophies of Life by Hyde, William De Witt
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