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theoretically /θɪəˈrɛtɪkli /adverb1In a way that relates to the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application: the method has been studied theoretically the concept is theoretically flawed...- None of the older disciplines had to legitimate themselves theoretically.
- I could write long papers on things I was interested in, but when I had to do more theoretically driven exercises, I was lost.
- She suggests that this approach is a theoretically consistent way to explain the cause of a wide variety of irreversible phenomenon.
1.1According to theory rather than experience or practice: this scenario is theoretically possible, but not very likely [sentence adverb]: the Internet, at least theoretically, is infinite...- Plant breeders have released varieties which theoretically produce all female flowers, with male flowers produced on separate plants.
- The amount theoretically represented farmers' "fair share" of Customs revenues.
- Theoretically, rates can go to zero, or even less than zero, in an effort to spur buying.
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