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Theoretically

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    in theory; on paper not-comparable

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

  2. 2
    in a theoretical manner not-comparable

    "I solved the problem theoretically rather than practically."

  3. 3
    in theory though not necessarily in reality. not-comparable

    "Rumors of an indictment had spread through this heavily gay and lesbian community since shortly after the theoretically secret investigation began in 1984."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in theory; according to the assumed facts wordnet
  2. 2
    in a theoretical manner wordnet

Etymology

From theoretical + -ly.

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