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theoretically

the·o·ret·i·cal
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [thee-uh-ret-i-kuh l]
    • /ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl/
    • /θɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thee-uh-ret-i-kuh l]
    • /ˌθi əˈrɛt ɪ kəl/

Definitions of theoretically word

  • adjective theoretically of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied). 1
  • adjective theoretically existing only in theory; hypothetical. 1
  • adjective theoretically given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative. 1
  • adverb theoretically in theory 1
  • adverb theoretically hypothetically 1
  • adverb theoretically by theoretical means 1
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Origin of theoretically

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; theoretic (< Late Latin theōrēticus < Greek theōrētikós, equivalent to theōrēt(ós) to be seen (verbid of theōreîn to view) + -ikos -ic) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Theoretically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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theoretically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for theoretically

adv theoretically

adverb theoretically

  • notionally — pertaining to or expressing a notion or idea.
All 9 Synonyms of theoretically

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