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theoretical

CEFR: B2
Concerned with or involving the conceptual principles and mathematical theory of a subject rather than practical clinical applications.

Synonyms

  • speculative
  • abstract
  • hypothetical

Common Collocations

  • theoretical framework
  • theoretical basis
  • purely theoretical

Example Sentence

Computational pharmacologists use theoretical modeling software to simulate how candidate molecules interact with viral receptors.

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