theoretically

3 definitions • 4 examples

in a way that obeys some rules but is not likely:

It is theoretically possible.

used to say what is possible, although it may not actually happen:

Theoretically, employees could be liable for the whole amount.

Stock can theoretically be bought from one market maker and sold to another at an immediate profit.

in a way that relates to ideas and theories rather than practical actions:

The research will first examine the ideas theoretically.