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  1. "hypothetically speaking" vs "theoretically speaking"

    May 18, 2018 · What is the difference between the phrases "hypothetically speaking" and "theoretically speaking"? If one wants to make a point using an example that would likely …

  2. synonyms - hypothetically speaking vs theoretically speaking

    hypothetically speaking vs theoretically speaking [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 9 years, 4 months ago Modified 9 years, 4 months ago

  3. Hypothetically speaking - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 16, 2020 · hypothetically adverb By imagining a possibility rather than reality; as a hypothesis. - Lexico At the immediate level, the preface of "hypothetically speaking" marks the …

  4. word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 12, 2017 · Which form is more correct or more readable for writing a scientific article: In theory D is constant when q tends to infinity. or Theoretically D is constant when q tends to …

  5. Punctuating illustrating questions - English Language & Usage …

    Aug 19, 2014 · Since the question is hypothetically framed here, I'd choose what I also consider the clearer option, italics rather than inverted commas. (4) Is a comma (/colon ...) necessary …

  6. What to use for hypothetically completed future actions

    What to use for hypothetically completed future actions Ask Question Asked 13 years, 8 months ago Modified 12 years, 11 months ago

  7. what is the word for something which may exist or may not

    Jan 27, 2014 · If I'm looking for an object which may or may not exist, could I say it exists hypothetically, given the definition of hypothetical? a supposition or proposed explanation …

  8. Quotes around hypothetical questions? - English Language

    Dec 16, 2019 · I'm unsure about how to punctuate the last part of this sentence. Specifically, I'm don't know what to do about the hypothetical questions. Do I put quotes around them? Do I put …

  9. tenses - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apologies for possibly a dumb question. Let's be honest, IF it was the other way around the build would have been blocked and if by any chance it was released, it would have …

  10. modal verbs - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jun 23, 2014 · Used hypothetically, could and might are substitutes for may in expressing factual possibility (see §121): There could be trouble at the World Cup match tomorrow. | The door …