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To: derek141
Big deal...trivial science genius---theorhetical evolution loon!
801 posted on 10/10/2002 3:40:06 PM PDT by f.Christian
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To: f.Christian
Main Entry: the·o·ret·i·cal
Pronunciation: "thE-&-'re-ti-k&l, "thi(-&)r-'e-
Variant(s): also the·o·ret·ic /-tik/
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin theoreticus, from Greek theOrEtikos, from theOrein to look at
Date: 1601
1 a : relating to or having the character of theory : ABSTRACT b : confined to theory or speculation often in contrast to practical applications : SPECULATIVE < theoretical physics >
2 : given to or skilled in theorizing < a brilliant theoretical physicist >
3 : existing only in theory : HYPOTHETICAL < gave as an example a theoretical situation >
802 posted on 10/10/2002 3:46:19 PM PDT by f.Christian
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To: f.Christian
That sounds like an ad hominem fallacy.
803 posted on 10/10/2002 3:49:48 PM PDT by derek141
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