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theoretically

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the·o·ret·i·cal  (th-rt-kl) also the·o·ret·ic (-rtk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or based on theory.
2. Restricted to theory; not practical: theoretical physics.
3. Given to theorizing; speculative.

[Late Latin therticus, from Greek thertikos, from thertos, observable, from therein, to look at; see theorem.]

theo·reti·cal·ly adv.
Synonyms: theoretical, abstract, academic, hypothetical, speculative
These adjectives mean concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations: theoretical linguistics; abstract reasoning; a purely academic discussion; a hypothetical statement; speculative knowledge.
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Adv.1.theoretically - in theory; according to the assumed facts; "on paper the candidate seems promising"
2.theoretically - in a theoretical manner; "he worked the problem out theoretically"
by trial and error, empirically, through empirical observation - in an empirical manner; "this can be empirically tested"
Translations

theoretically [θɪəˈrɛtɪklɪ] advteóricamente, en teoría

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And he wanted to prove this theoretically in his book and practically on his land.
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Although Oliver had been brought up by philosophers, he was not theoretically acquainted with the beautiful axiom that self-preservation is the first law of nature.
 
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