Theoretically
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied).
2.
existing only in theory; hypothetical.
3.
given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
adjective
1.
of or based on theory
2.
lacking practical application or actual existence; hypothetical
3.
using or dealing in theory; impractical
theoretical the·o·ret·i·cal (thē’ə-rět’ĭ-kəl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or based on theory.
Restricted to theory; not practical.
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