theoretically — Dizionario inglese

Avverbio

1. in theory; on paper

   Uso

   • not-comparable

   Esempi

   I haven't tested it, but theoretically it ought to fly.

   Altri esempi (1)

   Of course, it will never get -100 here like it does in Antarctica, but a 300-degree swing was still theoretically possible on a record-cold Minnesota morning–if we got the sauna hot enough.

2. in a theoretical manner

   Uso

   • not-comparable

   Esempi

   I solved the problem theoretically rather than practically.

3. in theory though not necessarily in reality.

   Uso

   • not-comparable

   Esempi

   Rumors of an indictment had spread through this heavily gay and lesbian community since shortly after the theoretically secret investigation began in 1984.

   No, but insurance does cover it. Theoretically.

Avverbio

1. in theory; according to the assumed facts

   Sinonimi

   on paper

   Esempi

   on paper the candidate seems promising

2. in a theoretical manner

   Contrari

   empirically

   Esempi

   he worked the problem out theoretically