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theoretically

adverb

In theory; according to the assumed facts

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
HE
Scrabble score
21
CEFR level
B2

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adverb

  1. In theory; according to the assumed facts

    “On paper the candidate seems promising”

adverb

  1. In a theoretical manner

    “He worked the problem out theoretically”

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Example Sentences

On paper the candidate seems promising
He worked the problem out theoretically

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