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theoretically Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: TH IY0 ER0 EH1 T IH0 K AH0 L IY0

What Does Theoretically Mean?

Theoretically is an adverb that means In theory; on paper. It is also used to mean In a theoretical manner.

Theoretically: Key Facts

Part of speechadverb
Synonymson paper and in theory
Antonymsempirically, by trial and error and through empirical observation

Theoretically Definition (Adverb)

  1. In theory; on paper.

    I haven't tested it, but theoretically it ought to fly.

  2. In a theoretical manner.

    I solved the problem theoretically rather than practically.

  3. In theory though not necessarily in reality.

Synonyms of Theoretically

Theoretically synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Theoretically

Theoretically in a Sentence

I haven't tested it, but theoretically it ought to fly.

I solved the problem theoretically rather than practically.

Word Forms & Grammar

theoretically (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Theoretically

Origin of Theoretically

From theoretical + -ly.

Common Questions About Theoretically

What part of speech is theoretically?

Theoretically is an adverb.

What is another word for theoretically?

You can replace theoretically with words such as on paper and in theory. See the full list of theoretically synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of theoretically?

Antonyms of theoretically include empirically, by trial and error and through empirical observation.

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