In theory
In theory adverb - With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.
Putative
Putative adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- abstract and in theory
- abstract and putative
- hypothetical and in theory
- hypothetical and putative
- theoretical and in theory
- theoretical and putative
- supposititious and in theory
- supposititious and putative
- imaginary and in theory
- imaginary and putative
- supposed and in theory
- supposed and putative
- assumed and in theory
- assumed and putative
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