Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as theoric.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective obsolete Theoretic.

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  • adjective obsolete theoretical

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Examples

  • So from 1850 to 1950 the US economy was essentially the theorical system you advocate.

    Confession of a Broken Planner, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

  • The theory you are advancing is not some theorical construction that has never existed.

    The Fear Factor, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

  • Interessting question but in the pastoral praxis of the liturgical celebration with non-catholics people it's hard to apply some theorical good concept.

    Holy Communion and Prime Ministers 2009

  • And theorical and hypothetical consequences are poor excuse to deny real rights to real people who, despite what you seem to think, really are suffering, mentally and emotionally, are being thrown out of their homes, are being beaten to death, are committing suicide rather than come out, and all of this is a direct consequence of what you advocate.

    In Which I am asked by LDS Church Representatives to Support Prop 8 Canvassing Efforts | Mind on Fire 2008

  • Avarice, which is not only infidelity, but idolatry, either from covetous progeny or questuary11 education, had no root in his breast, who made good works the expression of his faith, and was big with desires unto public and lasting charities; and surely where good wishes and charitable intentions exceed abilities, theorical beneficency may be more than

    Letter to a Friend 2007

  • The mental state of these theorical guys will make sure that the next few years are going to be as conflict laden as the previous 8.

    12/03/2006 - 12/10/2006 2006

  • The mental state of these theorical guys will make sure that the next few years are going to be as conflict laden as the previous 8.

    The Venezuelan election of 2006: Chavez plans? 2006

  • Avarice, which is not only infidelity but idolatry, either from covetous progeny or questuary education, had no root in his breast, who made good works the expression of his faith, and was big with desires unto public and lasting charities; and surely, where good wishes and charitable intentions exceed abilities, theorical beneficency may be more than a dream.

    Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 Lucia Isabella Gilbert Runkle 1864

  • Speculative misapprehensions may be innocuous, but immorality pernicious; theorical mistakes and physical deviations may condemn our judgments, not lead us into judgment.

    Christian Morals 1605-1682 1863

  • In this CFF Award winning Film, Russia steals some of the United States's blueprints to a theorical weapon of infathomable power, in order to gain the upperhand in an arms race to develop the ultimate end all, be all, weapon and a ninja spy is sent in to prevent them from returning to their former glory.

    WN.com - Business News 2010

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