Meaning of theoretically in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Adverb

   theoretically

   Definitions

   1. according to the assumed facts

   Examples

   • « on paper the candidate seems promising »
2. 2. in a theoretical manner

   Examples

   • « he worked the problem out theoretically »

   Antonyms

   • empirically
   • through empirical observation
   • by trial and error