THEORETICALLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does theoretically mean? • THEORETICALLY (adverb)
The adverb THEORETICALLY has 2 senses:
1. according to the assumed facts
2. in a theoretical manner
Familiarity information: THEORETICALLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• THEORETICALLY (adverb)
Meaning:
According to the assumed facts
Synonyms:
in theory; theoretically; on paper
Context example:
on paper the candidate seems promising
Meaning:
In a theoretical manner
Context example:
he worked the problem out theoretically
Antonym:
empirically (in an empirical manner)
Pertainym:
theoretical (concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations)
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