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

The spacecraft could theoretically be part of a logistics train in geosynchronous orbit. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

But if the stock keeps trading higher, your losses can theoretically go on forever. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Without these treaties, athletes could theoretically owe full tax bills in both countries. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Earlier this year, FanDuel applied with the National Futures Association, where all exchange brokers must register, to be able to broker prediction market trades without CME’s involvement, theoretically from an entirely separate app. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for theoretically

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