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in theory
in theory2 B2 If something is possible in theory, it should be possible, but often it does not happen in that way: » In theory, the journey ought to take three hours, but in practice it usually takes four because of roadworks.Thesaurus+: ↑Logic and reasonWord partners for theory• ♯develop/♯formulate/♯test a theory• ♯have/♯propound a theory• ♯challenge/♯prove/♯reject a theory• ♯subscribe to/♯support a theory• a ♯new/♯plausible/♯popular theory• the theory ♯of sth• a theory ♯about sthMain Entry: ↑theory
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