theo‧ret‧i‧cally AC /θɪəˈretɪkli $ ˌθiːə-/ adverb [sentence adverb]
[Word Family: noun: theorist, theory, theorem, theoretician; verb: theorize; adverb: theoretically; adjective: theoretical]

1. used to say what is supposed to be true in a particular situation, especially when the opposite is true Antonym : in practice:
Theoretically, Damian’s the boss, but I coordinate the team on a day-to-day basis.

2. according to a scientific idea that has not been proven to be true in a practical way Synonym : hypothetically:
It is theoretically possible for computers to be programmed to think like humans.

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