theoretically
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌθiəˈrɛtɪkli/ · UK /ˌθɪəˈretɪkli/
theoretically means: According to ideas or plans, although things may work differently in real life.
adverb
According to ideas or plans, although things may work differently in real life.
- Theoretically, the plan should work.
- It is theoretically possible to finish today.
- The system could theoretically serve a million users.
By using ideas and reasoning rather than practical experiments or direct experience.
- We studied the problem theoretically.
- She calculated the result theoretically before testing it.
- The effect has been explained theoretically.
Questions about theoretically
What does theoretically mean?
According to ideas or plans, although things may work differently in real life.
What is theoretically in other languages?
Türkçe: teorik olarak · Español: teóricamente · Français: théoriquement · Deutsch: theoretisch · Italiano: teoricamente · 日本語: 理論上
How do you pronounce theoretically?
In American English /ˌθiəˈrɛtɪkli/; in British English /ˌθɪəˈretɪkli/.
How do you use theoretically in a sentence?
Theoretically, the plan should work. It is theoretically possible to finish today.
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