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Habibaelgindy Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Hypothetical vs theoretical?

What's the difference between hypothetical and theoretical?

  

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‘hypothetical’ is derived from a hypothesis that has been suggested, such as “If I were to hit you in the nose, …” ‘theoretical’ is derived from an unproven investigation based on someone’s theory. A likely outcome.

  • ‘hypothetical’ is derived from a hypothesis that has been suggested, such as “If I were to hit you in the nose, …” ‘theoretical’ is derived from an unproven investigation based on someone’s theory.
  • A likely outcome.
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‘hypothetical’ is derived from a hypothesis that has been suggested, such as “If I were to hit you in the nose, …”

‘theoretical’ is derived from an unproven investigation based on someone’s theory. A likely outcome.

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