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theoretically
[ thee-uh-ret-ik-lee ]
adverb
- in principle; according to reasonable assumptions or rules, as opposed to what actually happens:
Theoretically they are free to work, but in practice they can’t because we do not recognize their credentials.
- in a way that is purely speculative; hypothetically:
It seems that theoretically the central bank could constrain government spending by allowing treasury checks to bounce.
- according to, or in a way that relates to, a scientific theory:
An alloy with a particular composition can be modeled to determine theoretically whether it has suitable mechanical and physical properties for medical applications.
- in a way that relates to the set of principles or methods belonging to a particular subject, art, or activity:
Taking classes in all four fields—politics, economics, history, and culture—allows students to be grounded theoretically in the humanities and social sciences.
Other Word Forms
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Word History and Origins
Origin of theoretically1
Example Sentences
We might gradually learn, I suggested, to put up with any government measures as long as they theoretically kept us safe.
“Even when the technology is theoretically ready, the regulations and the approval processes are still going to be restricting,” Brauer said.
That is enough to theoretically make about half a dozen weapons, should Iran further enrich the uranium.
Eventually the ban is lifted, but Facebook becomes the carrier of hate speech directed at the country’s Muslim Rohingya minority — theoretically in violation of the company’s touted community standards.
This unique arrangement means that Musk could theoretically assign any value he wants to X and xAI, so long as none of the investors revolted.
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