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Theoretic

Alt. of Theoretical

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A priori 84% connected

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes…

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A priori 84% connected

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes…

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Abstractive 84% connected

Having the power of abstracting; of an abstracting nature.

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Abstractive 84% connected

Having the power of abstracting; of an abstracting nature.

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Conjectural 84% connected

Dependent on conjecture; fancied; imagined; guessed at; undetermined; doubtful.

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Conjectural 84% connected

Dependent on conjecture; fancied; imagined; guessed at; undetermined; doubtful.

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Divinatory 84% connected

Professing, or relating to, divination.

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Divinatory 84% connected

Professing, or relating to, divination.

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Hypothetic 84% connected

Alt. of Hypothetical

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Hypothetic 84% connected

Alt. of Hypothetical

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Hypothetical 84% connected

Characterized by, or of the nature of, an hypothesis; conditional; assumed without proof, for the purpose of reasoning and deducing proof, or of acco…

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Hypothetical 84% connected

Characterized by, or of the nature of, an hypothesis; conditional; assumed without proof, for the purpose of reasoning and deducing proof, or of acco…

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Metaphysical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

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Metaphysical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

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Notional 84% connected

Consisting of, or conveying, notions or ideas; expressing abstract conceptions.

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Notional 84% connected

Consisting of, or conveying, notions or ideas; expressing abstract conceptions.

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Speculative 84% connected

Given to speculation; contemplative.

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Speculative 84% connected

Given to speculation; contemplative.

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Supposed 84% connected

of Suppose

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Supposed 84% connected

of Suppose

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Suppositional 84% connected

Resting on supposition; hypothetical; conjectural; supposed.

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Suppositional 84% connected

Resting on supposition; hypothetical; conjectural; supposed.

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Supposititious 84% connected

Fraudulently substituted for something else; not being what is purports to be; not genuine; spurious; counterfeit; as, a supposititious child; a supp…

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Supposititious 84% connected

Fraudulently substituted for something else; not being what is purports to be; not genuine; spurious; counterfeit; as, a supposititious child; a supp…

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Synonym 1

Theoretical 92% connected

Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theo…

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Antonym 2

Empiric 94% connected

One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience.

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Empiric 94% connected

One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience.

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