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theoretical
01
relating to or based on theory or logical reasoning rather than practical experience or application
Examples
Urban planners relied heavily on theoretical models of traffic flow without real-world validation.
A theoretical model of an atom uses assumptions rather than evidence.
02
concerned with understanding and explaining phenomena rather than directly applying them to real-world situations
Examples
A theoretical physicist spends years formulating new theories without immediate applications.
Her theoretical framework sparked new avenues for research but required further investigation before implementation.
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