theoretically
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/ˌθiːəˈretɪkli/
🇬🇧
/ˌθɪəˈretɪkli/
adverb
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in a way based on ideas and principles, not on real practice
Theoretically, this method should work, but we need to test it in real situations.
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in a way that could possibly happen, but is not likely
Theoretically, he could win the race, but his chances are very small.
translation
in a way based on ideas and principles, not on real practice; in a way that could possibly happen, but is not likely