hypothetical

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The real issue is that NO SANE LEADER would answer that kind of hypothetical, and yes, even talking about it publicly has ramifications.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or based on a hypothesis: a hypothetical situation. See Synonyms at theoretical.
  2. adjective Suppositional; uncertain. See Synonyms at supposed.
  3. adjective Conditional; contingent.
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  • But now he puts what he calls a hypothetical case. —  The Ivory Dagger - Patricia WentworthMiss Silver 19
  • This example is only hypothetical, and a general overview of how sharing works, but at 1: 35, do the math. —  p2pnet news
  • It's not only disingenuous to infer that they are ready to shatter the sleepy landscapes of eastern Estonia for some yet-to-be articulated, hypothetical, and, in my opinion, meaningless goal. —  Itching for Eestimaa
  • The real issue is that NO SANE LEADER would answer that kind of hypothetical, and yes, even talking about it publicly has ramifications. —  Balloon Juice
  • McCain v. Obama hypothetical is adjudicating the case as if it has the full jurisdiction and authority of the U.S. —  Moritz College of Law Latest News
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  1. From Greek hupothetikos, from hupothetos, placed under, supposed, from hupotithenai, to suppose; see hypothesis.

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  1. from hypothetic + -al.
 

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