theoretically

adverb

the·​o·​ret·​i·​cal·​ly ˌthē-ə-ˈre-ti-k(ə-)lē 

ˌthir-ˈe-ti-

1

: according to an ideal or assumed set of facts or principles : in theory

2

: in a theoretical way

Examples of theoretically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This last one is really important, because there’s some concern that tightly fitting belly bands could put too much stress on your pelvic floor, which might theoretically worsen a case of pelvic organ prolapse. —Kathleen Felton, SELF, 6 May 2025

Her team figured getting this kind of low-noise performance out of pyroelectric materials was theoretically possible. —ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025

Disposable income by state and European country reveals Americans could theoretically have more purchasing power even amid these financial concerns, but experts say this is misleading for the greater economic conditions at work in the U.S. and in Europe. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025

But something could be done — theoretically, at least. —Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for theoretically

• parenthetically
• sympathetically
• electrophoretically
• hermetically
• magnetically
• pathetically