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

Examples of theoretically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There was not a single prospect available, or even theoretically available, who would have positively affected winning in the immediate future more than Lendeborg. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026

At the moment, the Nationals would theoretically throw righty Cade Cavalli in a postseason series. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Group placement is key — since the higher the finishing spot in the group, the more favorable the matchup (theoretically) in the next stage. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 June 2026

Instead of paying for a dedicated customer relationship management (CRM) or project management tool, or a customer service platform, a business could theoretically instruct an AI agent to handle all of it. — Tyler Hochman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for theoretically

• hermetically
• magnetically
• pathetically
• electrophoretically
• parenthetically
• sympathetically