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theoretic

/ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters.

Examples :

"The research paper was interesting in a theoretic sense, but its practical applications were unclear. "
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interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

Illustration applications

applications noun

/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Illustration existing

existing verb

/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

(stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

"The problem with the project is that the current design flaws are already existing. "

Illustration hypotheses

hypotheses noun

/haɪˈpɒθəˌsiːz/ /haɪˈpɑːθəˌsiːz/

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

"My sister offered several hypotheses about why the dog ate her homework. "

Illustration concerned

concerned verb

/kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming election concerns the future of our city. "

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practical noun

/ˈpɹæktɪkəl/

A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

"The practical for the carpentry course was building a small table. "

Illustration theories

theories noun

/ˈθiːəɹiz/

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.

"Scientists develop theories to explain how the universe works. "

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existence noun

/ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/

The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

"In order to destroy evil, we must first acknowledge its existence."

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research noun

/ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ɹiˈsɝtʃ/

Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc.; laborious or continued search after truth.

"The research station that houses Wang and his team is outside Lijiang, a city of about 1.2 million people."

Illustration matters

matters noun

/ˈmætəz/ /ˈmætɚz/

Substance, material.

"The artist uses different matters, such as clay and wood, to create her sculptures. "

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unclear adjective

/ʌnˈklɪɚ/

Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.

"The instructions for the school project were unclear, leaving students unsure about what to do. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "