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Princeton's WordNet

  1. in principle, in theory, in essenceadverb

    with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details

    "in principle, we agree"

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  1. In Theory

    "In Theory" is the 25th episode of the fourth season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, originally aired on June 3, 1991 in broadcast syndication. The episode was the directorial debut of cast member Patrick Stewart, and was written by Joe Menosky and Ronald D. Moore. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of a Starfleet starship, the USS Enterprise-D. In this episode, while the ship explores a dark matter nebula, Data enters into a romantic relationship with crewmember Jenna D'Sora. Scarabelli appeared in Alien Nation prior to appearing as a guest star in this episode. The critical response to the episode was mixed, with criticism directed at both the nature of D'Sora and Data's relationship and the nature of the subplot, especially the scenes where Captain Picard pilots the shuttlecraft.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of in theory in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of in theory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of in theory in a Sentence

  1. Andy McCarthy:

    As a matter of general policy, de-radicalization programs are unproven and their usefulness is doubtful, if the judge reduces the sentence that they would have otherwise imposed in a terrorism case by relying on the hope that de-radicalization will work, that just gives an unearned reward based on an unproven theory to a serious offender.

  2. Chuck Lorre:

    We have all been given a gift with ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ a show that’s not only based in the scientific community, but also enthusiastically supported by that same community — this is our opportunity to give back, in that spirit, our ‘Big Bang’ family has made a meaningful contribution, and together, we’ll share in the support of these future scholars, scientists and leaders.

  3. Aloo Denish:

    Behe's concept of Irreducible Complexity sparks curiosity among scientists, caught between Darwinian theory and the possibility of Intelligent Design. Regardless of whether Irreducible Complexity will gain full scientific legitimacy, will be deemed a creationist theory, or will become a point of convergence between Science and Faith, it is interestingly an additional fuel to the scientific quest. - Aloo Denish

  4. Northwesterns Raffaella Margutti:

    We think that The Cow is the formation of an accreting black hole or neutron star, we know from theory that black holes and neutron stars form when a star dies, but weve never seen them right after they are born. Never.

  5. Niels Henrik David Bohr:

    We all agree that your theory is crazy, but is it crazy enough?


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