THEORETICALLY

theoretically

(adverb) in theory; according to the assumed facts; “on paper the candidate seems promising”

theoretically

(adverb) in a theoretical manner; “he worked the problem out theoretically”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

theoretically (not comparable)

in theory; on paper

in a theoretical manner

Anagrams

• heterotically

Source: Wiktionary

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THEORETIC

The`o*ret"ic, The`o*ret"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. theoreticus, F. théorétique.]

Definition: Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences.

– The`o*ret"ic*al*ly, adv.

THEORETICAL

The`o*ret"ic, The`o*ret"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. theoreticus, F. théorétique.]

Definition: Pertaining to theory; depending on, or confined to, theory or speculation; speculative; terminating in theory or speculation: not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences.

– The`o*ret"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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