theoretically
adverbOPAL W
/ˌθɪəˈretɪkli/
/ˌθiːəˈretɪkli/
- 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.
- 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.