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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This more generalized approach will have many more nodes, since the number of bitcoin addresses is theoretically infinite.
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Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
By decreasing the number of forwards operating between the lines, Caicedo could theoretically focus on marking Asensio, but the changes also created a bigger space for the Spain forward to operate in.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
In other words, theoretically at least, his office should have plenty on his plate already.
—Haven Shoemaker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2025
An in-line number could help send the market ripping higher, while a hotter number should theoretically cause the market to sell off — especially with concern rising over the potential inflationary impact of higher tariffs.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
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Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
By decreasing the number of forwards operating between the lines, Caicedo could theoretically focus on marking Asensio, but the changes also created a bigger space for the Spain forward to operate in.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
In other words, theoretically at least, his office should have plenty on his plate already.
—Haven Shoemaker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2025
An in-line number could help send the market ripping higher, while a hotter number should theoretically cause the market to sell off — especially with concern rising over the potential inflationary impact of higher tariffs.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theoretically
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“Theoretically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theoretically. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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