In theory
In theory adverb - With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.
Specified
Specified adjective - Clearly and explicitly stated.
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In theory and specified are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In theory" instead an adjective "Specified".
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Exactly which one is not specified (in theory she could have any of the ones listed on this page), and she's often labeled as a sociopath (antisocial), but she better fits the profile of a schizoid, having no real emotions apart from anger (according to her).
Source: Hollywood Personality Disorders
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Specified and In theory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_theory/specified
In theory & Specified. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_theory/specified>.
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