Definition of theoretically in English:
theoretically
adverb θɪəˈrɛtɪkliθiəˈrɛdək(ə)li
1In a way that relates to the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.
the method has been studied theoretically
the concept is theoretically flawed
Example sentencesExamples
- I could write long papers on things I was interested in, but when I had to do more theoretically driven exercises, I was lost.
- Although a dynamic dual model is theoretically preferred, the required data do not exist for the problem at hand.
- None of the older disciplines had to legitimate themselves theoretically.
- She suggests that this approach is a theoretically consistent way to explain the cause of a wide variety of irreversible phenomenon.
- Theoretically, it is important to understand the effects upon learning that integrating technology into a learning environment may cause.
- 1.1 According to theory rather than experience or practice.
this scenario is theoretically possible, but not very likely
sentence adverb the Internet, at least theoretically, is infinite
Example sentencesExamples
- Given proper treatment and storage, a centralized water supply would theoretically not be needed.
- Theoretically, rates can go to zero, or even less than zero, in an effort to spur buying.
- Plant breeders have released varieties which theoretically produce all female flowers, with male flowers produced on separate plants.
- The amount theoretically represented farmers' "fair share" of Customs revenues.
- The gadgetry used in the movie is out of the realm of the at least theoretically possible.
Definition of theoretically in US English:
theoretically
adverbθiəˈrɛdək(ə)liTHēəˈredək(ə)lē
1In a way that relates to the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application.
the method has been studied theoretically
the concept is theoretically flawed
Example sentencesExamples
- Although a dynamic dual model is theoretically preferred, the required data do not exist for the problem at hand.
- None of the older disciplines had to legitimate themselves theoretically.
- Theoretically, it is important to understand the effects upon learning that integrating technology into a learning environment may cause.
- She suggests that this approach is a theoretically consistent way to explain the cause of a wide variety of irreversible phenomenon.
- I could write long papers on things I was interested in, but when I had to do more theoretically driven exercises, I was lost.
- 1.1 According to theory rather than experience or practice.
this scenario is theoretically possible, but not very likely
sentence adverb the Internet, at least theoretically, is infinite
Example sentencesExamples
- Given proper treatment and storage, a centralized water supply would theoretically not be needed.
- The gadgetry used in the movie is out of the realm of the at least theoretically possible.
- Plant breeders have released varieties which theoretically produce all female flowers, with male flowers produced on separate plants.
- Theoretically, rates can go to zero, or even less than zero, in an effort to spur buying.
- The amount theoretically represented farmers' "fair share" of Customs revenues.