theoretical discourse
collocation in Englishmeaningsoftheoreticalanddiscourse
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theoretical
adjective
uk/θɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl/us/ˌθiː.əˈret̬.kəl/
based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of ...
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discourse
noun
uk/ˈdɪs.kɔːs/us/ˈdɪs.kɔːrs/
languagespecialized
the use of language to communicate in speech or writing, or an example ...
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(Definition oftheoreticalanddiscoursefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Nevertheless, both the practice and thetheoreticaldiscourseof archaeology seem to be predicated on just such a stark distinction.
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To use a ' case study ' implies that history will be subordinated to atheoreticaldiscourseand that the narrative historical explanation will be short-changed.
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However, this is not just a matter oftheoreticaldiscourse.
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There is notheoreticaldiscoursein archaeology to define socially responsible action.
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Moreover, thetheoreticaldiscourseleaves its own tracks.
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A whole series of other factors intervenes and melds withtheoreticaldiscourseas narrowly conceived.
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My main concern has been to direct attention towards the need for a more roundedtheoreticaldiscourse that covers all types of human activity and history.
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But they have no idea that there is a further question as to what law is, nor are they aware that of the existence of atheoreticaldiscoursesurrounding it.
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I consider it difficult to pursue thistheoreticaldiscourse.
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Theoreticaldiscourseis against the rhythms.
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The term theatre practitioner came to be used to describe someone who both creates theatrical performances and who produces atheoreticaldiscoursethat informs their practical work.
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