theoretically

adverb

the·​o·​ret·​i·​cal·​ly ˌthē-ə-ˈre-ti-k(ə-)lē 

ˌthir-ˈe-ti-

1

: according to an ideal or assumed set of facts or principles : in theory

2

: in a theoretical way

Examples of theoretically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On Tuesday, Public Citizen warned that TV stations could theoretically lose their broadcast licenses for knowingly airing the ads. — Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Further, potentially unfavorable strategies, such as around ad loads, content availability, or conservative programming, could theoretically spread to The Roku Channel under Fox ownership. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026

And if — again theoretically — Dad’s as gentle as a lamb on the day of admission but only gets going later? — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

While Muse could theoretically help travelers bypass Airbnb and book directly with property owners, Cramer said the platform’s value comes from letting users easily compare rentals in one place. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for theoretically

• hermetically
• magnetically
• pathetically
• electrophoretically
• parenthetically
• sympathetically