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Definition of theoretically adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

theoretically

adverb
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/ˌθɪəˈretɪkli/
 
/ˌθiːəˈretɪkli/
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  1. in a way that is connected with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment
    • theoretically sound conclusions
    • These views were challenged both theoretically and empirically.
    opposite experimentally (1), practically (2)
  2. in a way that could possibly exist, happen or be true, although this is unlikely
    • It is theoretically possible for him to overrule their decision, but highly unlikely.
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