theoretically

/ˌθiɝˈɛtɪkəɫi/, /ˌθiɝˈɛtɪkɫi/ adv

in theory though not necessarily in reality.

Word Origin Theoretically traces back to Greek 'thea' 'a viewing' and 'horān' 'to see' — so theory is literally a way of looking at things. The same root gives us theater (a viewing place) and theorem (something looked at). The -etically suffix chain just makes it an adverb.

adv in theory though not necessarily in reality.

Theoretically, we could finish by tomorrow, but it's unlikely.

(副词) 理论上可行;理论上可以;理论上可能

理论上我们明天可以完成,但这不太可能。

(adverbio) en teoría; teóricamente [en teoría aunque no necesariamente en la realidad.]

Teóricamente, podríamos terminar mañana, pero es poco probable.

(adverbe) en théorie; en principe; théoriquement; en théorie seulement [En principe ou en théorie, mais pas nécessairement dans la réalité.]

En théorie, nous pourrions finir demain, mais c'est peu probable.

(Adverb) theoretisch; im Prinzip [theoretisch möglich, aber nicht unbedingt in der Realität zutreffend.]

**Theoretically** könnten wir bis morgen fertig sein, aber es ist unwahrscheinlich.

(副詞) 理論上はそうだが、実際にはそうとは限らないさまに。

**Theoretically** は明日までに終えられるが、実際には可能性は低い。

(advérbio) teoricamente; em tese; supostamente; em teoria [em teoria, embora não necessariamente na prática.]

Em teoria, poderíamos terminar até amanhã, mas é improvável.

adv in theory; on paper

Theoretically, this plan should work perfectly.

(副词) 理论上;理论上讲;按理论说

理论上,这个计划应该完美运作。

(adverbio) en teoría; sobre el papel; teóricamente [en teoría; sobre el papel]

Teóricamente, este plan debería funcionar perfectamente.

(adverbe) en théorie; théoriquement; sur le papier; en principe [En théorie, sur le papier, sans tenir compte des contraintes pratiques.]

Théoriquement, ce plan devrait fonctionner parfaitement.

(Adverb) theoretisch; auf dem Papier [in der Theorie; nach theoretischen Überlegungen, ohne praktische Umsetzung.]

**Theoretically** sollte dieser Plan perfekt funktionieren.

(副詞) 理論上は、机上では。

**Theoretically**、この計画は完璧に機能するはずだ。

(advérbio) em teoria; teoricamente; no papel; em tese [em teoria; no papel]

Em teoria, este plano deveria funcionar perfeitamente.

Word parts: theor + etic + al + ly

Common collocations

could verb possible adj both adv least adv practically adv empirically adv sound adj practice subst capable adj inform verb develop verb derive verb

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