theoretically
In theory; on paperIn theory; on paper
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3 senses(not comparable)In theory; on paper
I haven't tested it, but theoretically it ought to fly.
theoretisch, prinzipiell, rein gedanklich
теорети́ческиteoretíčeski
теоретичноteoretyčno
(not comparable)In a theoretical manner
I solved the problem theoretically rather than practically.
(not comparable)In theory though not necessarily in reality.
Synonyms
1 synonyms- in theory; according to the assumed facts:on paper
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
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