theoretically
theoretically adverb: in theory; on paper.
Adverb
theoretically (not comparable)
- in theory; on paper
- I haven't tested it, but theoretically it ought to fly.
- Of course, it will never get -100 here like it does in Antarctica, but a 300-degree swing was still theoretically possible on a record-cold Minnesota morning–if we got the sauna hot enough.2019 February 8, Saunatimes Guest Posts, quoting Tyler, “Father and sons take a 280 degree f. sauna, documenting the only “300 Club” in North America”, in SaunaTimes
- 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 1984.1985 December 14, Gordon Gottlieb, “L.A. Community Divided over Terrigno Indictment”, in Gay Community News, volume 13, number 22, page 10
- No, but insurance does cover it. Theoretically.2023 November 1, Honest Dentist Appointment
theoretically meaning in Vietnamese
theoretically in Vietnamese
- in theory
- về lý thuyết
Examples of theoretically in a sentence
- Political principles are rarely absolute, as political logic holds an imperfect result by compromise is better than a theoretically perfect abstention from the political process in the opposition.
- It seems that the skeptical challenges, though theoretically unimpeachable, have objectionable practical consequences.
- While all games, theoretically, are exposed to a huge player-base before a single boxed copy is sold.
Origin of theoretically
From theoretical + -ly.
Words formed from theoretically
Questions about theoretically
- What does theoretically mean?
- Theoretically means in theory; on paper.
- What is theoretically in Vietnamese?
- Theoretically in Vietnamese is về lý thuyết. See Theoretically meaning in Vietnamese.
- What part of speech is theoretically?
- Theoretically is an adverb.
Words near theoretically in the dictionary
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