theoretically

Words with a similar base: theoretically

'theoretically'

[theoretically.r.01] as in: in theory; according to the assumed facts

Examples:
on paper the candidate seems promising

'theoretically'

[theoretically.r.02] as in: in a theoretical manner

Examples:
he worked the problem out theoretically

Origins

					theoretically (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── theoretical (English)
    ├── -al (English)
    └── theoretic (English)
        └── theoreticus (Latin)
            └── θεωρητικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

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