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
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The same investment in bitcoin – even assuming its growth rate moderates significantly from historical levels to just 15% – could theoretically generate returns exceeding $400 million in real terms.
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Edan Yago, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Potential inflation impact On their surface, tariffs are a tax on imports and, theoretically, are inflationary.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
So a company could theoretically decrypt any encrypted email sent by an employee.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
In short, my model suggested that theoretically, the most advanced extraterrestrial civilization would have likely emerged on the cosmic scene far away and billions of years ago.
—David Garofalo, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Edan Yago, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Potential inflation impact On their surface, tariffs are a tax on imports and, theoretically, are inflationary.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
So a company could theoretically decrypt any encrypted email sent by an employee.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
In short, my model suggested that theoretically, the most advanced extraterrestrial civilization would have likely emerged on the cosmic scene far away and billions of years ago.
—David Garofalo, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Theoretically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theoretically. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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