theoretically
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theoretically
adverb
- In theory; on paper. I haven't tested it, but theoretically it ought to fly.
- In a theoretical manner. I solved the problem theoretically rather than practically.
- In theory though not necessarily in reality. Rumors of an indictment had spread through this heavily gay and lesbian community since shortly after the theoretically secret investigation began in 1984.
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Closest in meaning: in theory, on paper, theoretical, conceptual, conceptually, notionally, theoretic, notional, intellectually, nominally, nominal, formally, hypothetically, ideally, supposedly, potentially
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adv in theory
| Español | teóricamente, en teoría |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 理論上 rironjō |
| 中文 | 理論上 /理论上 lǐlùn shàng |
| Português | teoricamente |
| Français | théoriquement, en théorie |
| Deutsch | theoretisch, prinzipiell, rein gedanklich, vom Gedanken her |
| Italiano | teoricamente, in linea teorica |
| Ελληνικά | θεωρητικά theoritiká |
| Română | teoretic, teoreticește |
| Русский | теорети́чески teoretíčeski |
| Tiếng Việt | về lý thuyết |
Talk about this word "theoretically." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/theoretically. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. theoretically. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/theoretically "theoretically." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/theoretically.Cite this
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title = {theoretically},
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