Hypothetical
Hypothetical adjective - Existing only as an assumption or speculation.
Usage example: we talked about what we would do in various hypothetical emergencies
Practical is an antonym for hypothetical.
Nearby Words: hypothesis, hypothetic
Practical
Practical adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.
Hypothetical is an antonym for practical.
Both words in one sentence
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Even discounting learning disabilities, teachers are aware that everyone thinks and learns differently, from the visual (Rarity) to the verbal (Twilight), or from the imaginative/hypothetical (Fluttershy) to the hands-on/practical (Applejack).
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