theoretically

adverb
UK: /ˌθɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl.i/
US: /ˌθiː.əˈret̬.ɪ.kəl.i/

  1. In a way that is based on ideas or theories, not on practical experience.

    1. The plan is theoretically sound, but may not work in practice.
    2. Theoretically, we could finish the project on time if everything goes according to plan.

  2. According to a theory; hypothetically or speculatively.

    1. The problem is theoretically impossible to solve.
    2. Theoretically speaking, anything is possible, but realistically, it's unlikely.

Synonyms

hypothetically ideally presumably

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "theoretically" in English means: In a way that is based on ideas or theories, not on practical experience., According to a theory; hypothetically or speculatively..

The phonetic transcription of "theoretically" is /ˌθɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl.i/ in British English and /ˌθiː.əˈret̬.ɪ.kəl.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "theoretically": hypothetically, ideally, presumably.

Example usage of "theoretically": "The plan is theoretically sound, but may not work in practice.". More examples on the page.