theoretically

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière théorique » ou « selon la théorie plutôt que la pratique ». Il est utilisé pour décrire des concepts, des possibilités ou des explications fondés sur le raisonnement abstrait ou des principes scientifiques, plutôt que sur des données empiriques ou une application réelle.

An adverb meaning 'in a theoretical manner' or 'according to theory rather than practice.' It is used to describe concepts, possibilities, or explanations that are based on abstract reasoning or scientific principles rather than empirical evidence or real-world application.

1. In theoryB2formal

   According to theory or principles, rather than actual practice or experience.

   en théorie

   • Theoretically, this machine should work without any fuel.
   • The plan is theoretically sound, but we need to test it.
   • Theoretically, all students can achieve high grades with enough effort.

   Synonymesconceptuallyhypotheticallyin principlein theoryon papersupposedly

   Antonymesactuallypracticallyreally

2. HypotheticallyB2formal

   Used to describe something that is possible in principle, but not necessarily in reality.

   Théoriquement, hypothétiquement

   • Theoretically, you could travel to Mars in a few months.
   • Theoretically, the economy could recover within a year.
   • Theoretically, the drug could cure the disease, but more research is needed.

   Synonymesconceptuallyhypotheticallyin principlein theoryon paper

   Antonymesactuallypracticallyreally