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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That could theoretically be done rather quickly, Book says.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite difficulties, topological quantum computing continues to be—at least theoretically—a very promising approach.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
The trendy practice to fill out brackets this year is to ask AI, which saves time and theoretically equalizes the field if everyone in your pool uses the same AI chatbot.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
That means, theoretically, anyone with a report card—real or fake—could claim a free doughnut.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite difficulties, topological quantum computing continues to be—at least theoretically—a very promising approach.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
The trendy practice to fill out brackets this year is to ask AI, which saves time and theoretically equalizes the field if everyone in your pool uses the same AI chatbot.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
That means, theoretically, anyone with a report card—real or fake—could claim a free doughnut.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 18 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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