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Meanings of in theory in English

Portuguese
em princípio

With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.

em princípio

Theoretically.

Usage of in theory in English
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Personalised search is great in theory but can be flawed in reality.
The Guardian
2
The gods of Japan are innumerable in theory and multitudinous in practice.
Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic
3
Bringing the two together should in theory create value on both sides.
Reuters
4
But users have the option of physical settlement, at least in theory.
Reuters
5
Even in theory the necessity of the artillery duel is still asserted.
Germany and the Next War
6
The meetings are not only secret in theory, but secret in reality.
The English Constitution
7
That move would in theory allow those companies to compete with Nvidia.
Reuters
8
The task seems simple - at least in theory - for No.
Reuters
9
It is an aromatic bed: in theory it is elastic and consoling.
The Complete Writings of Charles Dudley Warner — Volume 3
10
But what is true in theory is not always so in practice.
A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)
11
Self-regulation sounds reasonable in theory, but is much less effective in practice.
The Irish Times
12
Last week it won U.S. approval, in theory closing off that option.
Reuters
13
Rapp found himself in a stronghold which was strong in theory only.
Barlasch of the Guard
14
He asks nothing in practice which he does not justify in theory.
Sophisms of the Protectionists
15
Fine in theory, but in practice it is a lot more complicated.
The Guardian
16
This neutrality we claim, is erroneous in theory and impossible in practice.
Catholic Problems in Western Canada
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Translations for in theory
Portuguese
em princípio