theoricallyadv.

Brit.

/θɪˈɒrᵻkli/, U.S.

/θiˈɔrək(ə)li/

Origin: Probably formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: theorical adj., -ly suffix²; theoric adj.¹, -ally suffix; theory n., -ically suffix.

Etymology: Probably partly < theorical adj. + -ly suffix², and partly < theoric adj.¹ + -ally suffix. In later use perhaps also partly < theory n. + -ically suffix. Compare Middle French, French théoriquement (1557).

Now somewhat rare.

In terms of theory; in accordance with theories; hypothetically. Cf. theoretically adv. 1.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > belief > speculation > confirmation of hypothesis, theory > [adverb]

theorically1571

theoreticallya1626

systematically1749

metaphysically1790

1571 T. Digges in L. Digges's Geom. Pract.: Pantometria xxv. sig. Fiv Hitherto haue I onely intreated of the fiue regulare bodies, Theorically and practically opening sundrie meanes to search out the proportion [etc.].

1640 F. Quarles Enchyridion 22 It is most requisite for a Prince to prepare against..Warre, both Theorically in reading Heroick Histories; and practically, in maintaining Martiall discipline.

a1697 J. Aubrey Lett. by Eminent Persons & Lives of Eminent Men (1813) II. ii. 398 He is very musicall, both theorically and practically.

1773 J. Sims Observ. Epidemic Disorders vi. 275 I will not lose time by speaking theorically on the point.

1799 C. Clarke Observ. Tunnel Thames 15 Whether Mr Emerson.., or..Mr. Samuel Clark.., first wrote on this point theorically in our language, I am uncertain.

1831 J. B. Ker Statics of Statû-quo Permanency 32 Machinery therefore, theorically speaking, cannot be too much employed.

1879 Amer. Bee Jrnl. Nov. 505/2 This paper is intended to treat its topic in plain, practical, common-sense fashion; rather than theorically and scientifically.

1964 Jrnl. Criminal Law, Criminol., & Police Sci. 52 125/1 Theorically it can be possible to identify the forger by his handwriting.

2001 Math. of Computation 70 395 The combinatorial going-up method theorically leads to the classification of n-dimensional perfect forms.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	theorically
释义	theoricallyadv. Brit. /θɪˈɒrᵻkli/, U.S. /θiˈɔrək(ə)li/ Origin: Probably formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: theorical adj., -ly suffix²; theoric adj.¹, -ally suffix; theory n., -ically suffix. Etymology: Probably partly < theorical adj. + -ly suffix², and partly < theoric adj.¹ + -ally suffix. In later use perhaps also partly < theory n. + -ically suffix. Compare Middle French, French théoriquement (1557). Now somewhat rare. In terms of theory; in accordance with theories; hypothetically. Cf. theoretically adv. 1. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > speculation > confirmation of hypothesis, theory > [adverb] theorically1571 theoreticallya1626 systematically1749 metaphysically1790 1571 T. Digges in L. Digges's Geom. Pract.: Pantometria xxv. sig. Fiv Hitherto haue I onely intreated of the fiue regulare bodies, Theorically and practically opening sundrie meanes to search out the proportion [etc.]. 1640 F. Quarles Enchyridion 22 It is most requisite for a Prince to prepare against..Warre, both Theorically in reading Heroick Histories; and practically, in maintaining Martiall discipline. a1697 J. Aubrey Lett. by Eminent Persons & Lives of Eminent Men (1813) II. ii. 398 He is very musicall, both theorically and practically. 1773 J. Sims Observ. Epidemic Disorders vi. 275 I will not lose time by speaking theorically on the point. 1799 C. Clarke Observ. Tunnel Thames 15 Whether Mr Emerson.., or..Mr. Samuel Clark.., first wrote on this point theorically in our language, I am uncertain. 1831 J. B. Ker Statics of Statû-quo Permanency 32 Machinery therefore, theorically speaking, cannot be too much employed. 1879 Amer. Bee Jrnl. Nov. 505/2 This paper is intended to treat its topic in plain, practical, common-sense fashion; rather than theorically and scientifically. 1964 Jrnl. Criminal Law, Criminol., & Police Sci. 52 125/1 Theorically it can be possible to identify the forger by his handwriting. 2001 Math. of Computation 70 395 The combinatorial going-up method theorically leads to the classification of n-dimensional perfect forms. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adv.1571
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