theoretical
BrE /θɪˈɒrətɪkl/ AmE /θiːˈɔːrətɪk(ə)l/
adjective en → es
relating to ideas and theories rather than practical matters
teórico, puramente conceptual
Collocations theoretical knowledge · theoretical discussion
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The theoretical aspects of the project are well understood.
Los aspectos teóricos del proyecto están bien comprendidos.
relating to or based on scientific theory rather than practical application
científico, puramente teórico
Collocations theoretical physics · theoretical chemistry
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The theoretical basis of the experiment is sound.
La base teórica del experimento es sólida.
based on a situation that may happen in the future but has not happened yet
hipotético, supuesto
Collocations theoretical possibility · theoretical scenario
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There is a theoretical possibility that the project could fail.
Existe una posibilidad hipotética de que el proyecto pueda fracasar.