Dictionary entryCEFR B2adverb
theoretically
IPA pronunciation: /ˌθɪəˈretɪkli/
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теоретически
English definition
In a way that relates to theory rather than practice.
Example
Theoretically, the plan should work, but we need to test it.
Collocations
- theoretically possible
- theoretically sound
- theoretically speaking
- theoretically based
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