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Without needing to be theoretically instructed, consciousness quickly realizes that it is the site of variously contending discourses.
Seamus Heaney

Meaning of "theoretically" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THEORETICALLY

theoretically  [ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkəlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THEORETICALLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Theoretically is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES THEORETICALLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Theoretically

Theoretically is an album by Tim Berne and Bill Frisell which was released on the Empire label in 1984. It features four compositions by Berne, two by Frisell, and one joint composition.

Definition of theoretically in the English dictionary

The definition of theoretically in the dictionary is in theory; supposedly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THEORETICALLY


abiogenetically
ˌeɪbaɪəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
aesthetically
iːsˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
anesthetically
ˌænɪsˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
biosynthetically
ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
empathetically
ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
frenetically
frɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
hermetically
hɜːˈmɛtɪkəlɪ
hypothetically
ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
kinetically
kɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
magnetically
mæɡˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
pathetically
pəˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
phonetically
fəˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
photosynthetically
ˌfəʊtəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
phylogenetically
ˌfaɪləʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
poetically
pəʊˈɛtɪkəlɪ
prophetically
prəˈfɛtɪkəlɪ
splenetically
splɪˈnɛtɪkəlɪ
sympathetically
ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
synthetically
sɪnˈθɛtɪkəlɪ
thetically
ˈθɛtɪkəlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THEORETICALLY

theorem
theorematic
theorematical
theorematically
theorematist
theoremic
theoretic
theoretical
theoretical physicist
theoretical physics
theoretician
theoretics
theoric
theories
theorisation
theoriser
theorist
theorization
theorize
theorizer

WORDS THAT END LIKE THEORETICALLY

actually
alphabetically
automatically
basically
clinically
critically
dramatically
economically
electronically
fantastically
historically
locally
periodically
physically
politically
practically
specifically
statistically
technically
tragically
typically

Synonyms and antonyms of theoretically in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «theoretically» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THEORETICALLY

Find out the translation of theoretically to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of theoretically from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «theoretically» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

从理论上说
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

teóricamente
570 millions of speakers

English

theoretically
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सैद्धांतिक रूप से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نظريا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

теоретически
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

teoricamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তাত্ত্বিকভাবে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

théoriquement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Secara teorinya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

theoretisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

理論的に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이론상
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Miturut teori
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

về mặt lý thuyết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோட்பாட்டளவில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सैद्धांतिकदृष्ट्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teorik olarak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

teoricamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

teoretycznie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

теоретично
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

teoretic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θεωρητικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

teoreties
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

teoretiskt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

teoretisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of theoretically

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THEORETICALLY»

The term «theoretically» is very widely used and occupies the 19.641 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THEORETICALLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «theoretically» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «theoretically» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about theoretically

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «THEORETICALLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word theoretically.
1
Ferran Adria
I cook more theoretically than I do practically. My job is creative, and in the kitchen, the biggest part of my creativity is theoretical.
2
Eric Andre
I don't really know how music and comedy are similar. I try never to dissect it theoretically or academically.
3
Piers Anthony
SF is the literature of the theoretically possible, and F is the literature of the impossible.
4
Joshua Bell
I'm in a position where, theoretically, I could play the same ten concertos and make a very good living bouncing around playing Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Barber, but I really think artists should keep pushing limits and trying new things.
5
Herbert Croly
Democracy may mean something more than a theoretically absolute popular government, but it assuredly cannot mean anything less.
6
Brad Falchuk
One of the main pitfalls of any theoretically 'niche' show is that you spend too much time on the 'niche' and not enough time on the 'show.'
7
Lee De Forest
While theoretically and technically television may be feasible, commercially and financially it is an impossibility.
8
Glenn Greenwald
It is beyond dispute that President Obama and his aides have an extreme, even unprecedented obsession with concealing embarrassing information, controlling the flow of information, and punishing anyone who stands in the way. But, at least theoretically speaking, it is the job of journalists to impede that effort, not to serve and enable it.
9
Seamus Heaney
Without needing to be theoretically instructed, consciousness quickly realizes that it is the site of variously contending discourses.
10
Robert A. Heinlein
Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THEORETICALLY»

Discover the use of theoretically in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to theoretically and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Theoretically Dead: A Mystery
Scholars from all over the country were coming together to discuss the life and work of brilliant philosopher, Erik Weber. Claire could not remain uninvolved however, when she tripped over his body on the sidewalk.
Tinker Marks, 2001
2
Advances in Theoretically Interesting Molecules
294 Advances in Theoretically Interesting Molecules, Volume 4, pages 245-322 Copyright © 1 998 by JAI Press Inc. All rights of reproduction in any form reserved . ISBN: 0-7623-0070-1 2.8. Geometrical Parameters of the Bridges .
Randolph P. Thummel, 1998
3
Blue Collar, Theoretically: A Post-Marxist Approach to ...
"This critical work seeks to establish a new philosophy of class, drawing on disciplines as diverse as sociology, cognitive science, anthropology and psychology and applying a decidedly Weberian hermeneutical lens.
John F. Lavelle, 2011
4
Understanding Health Care Utilization: A Theoretically-based ...
One in four Ecuadorians do not have access to health services; while more than two-thirds have no health insurance and insufficient resources to pay for the health care services they might require.
Daniel F. Lopez-Cevallos, 2008
5
Using Social Support and Theoretically Derived Messages to ...
Volunteer participants from the organizations noted above formed teams and competed to complete the overall goal of walking 185 miles during a seven week program.
Lydia H. Lawson, 2008
6
Electric Railways - Theoretically Practically Treated
The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general.
J. D. Keiley, 2007
7
Why are Theoretically Perfect and Efficient Capital Markets ...
Scholarly Research Paper from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - General, grade: 1,3, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, language: English, abstract: The Efficient market hypothesis can be considered as ...
Michael Marquardt, 2010
8
Acceptance of Systems Development Methodologies: Testing a ...
We used a theoretically integrated approach to study this phenomenon, drawing on theories from the fields of marketing as well as psychology. This thesis is in the form of a three essay structure.
Nancy A. Bonner, 2008
9
Thinking Theoretically about Soviet Nationalities: History ...
N.-. I ationalism is normally a cause of anxiety, both to rulers and peoples. It disrupts precarious forms of political unity and can lead to riot and ethnic violence . The same evils sometimes issue from religious or party divisions no doubt, but ...
Alexander J. Motyl, 1992
10
Theoretically Speaking: A Look Into Crime
This book covers important theories such as the strain theories, control theories, differential association theory, social learning theory and more! This book is a precise look into the many theories associated with crime.
Bethany Teeter, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THEORETICALLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term theoretically is used in the context of the following news items.
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Report of lion roaming Milwaukee 'theoretically possible': police
Flynn says it was "theoretically possible" a wild cat had made its way south from northern Wisconsin. Since the first call, police have received about two dozen ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
2
10 ways hackers could theoretically kill you
There's a dark side to everything going digital. As if worrying about artificial intelligence taking over the human race or ISIS wasn't enough to make you lose ... «Komando, Jul 15»
3
Ukraine July Default 'Theoretically Possible,' Jaresko Says
It's “theoretically possible” that Ukraine won't make a $120 million coupon payment due next month, Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko said. The government has ... «Bloomberg, Jun 15»
4
Verification testing of quantum cryptographic communication system …
Toshiba Corporation will start verification testing of the transmission of genome analysis data using quantum cryptography that is theoretically completely secure ... «Phys.Org, Jun 15»
5
Researchers predicted existence of new quantum matter theoretically
It has been theoretically predicted that Majorana fermions have properties that can help create complicated quantum states, for example, by braiding the ... «Phys.Org, Jun 15»
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Dijsselbloem: Greece deal is not theoretically possible this week
Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem has poured cold water on optimism over a deal on Greece, saying it's "not theoretically possible this week". «City A.M., Jun 15»
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Researchers theoretically demonstrate the detection of a single …
For the first time, a researcher at the University of Waterloo has theoretically demonstrated that it is possible to detect a single nuclear spin at room temperature, ... «Phys.Org, May 15»
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Public Release: 12-May-2015 Researchers theoretically
For the first time, a researcher at the University of Waterloo has theoretically demonstrated that it is possible to detect a single nuclear spin at room temperature, ... «EurekAlert, May 15»
9
The Royal Baby Could Theoretically Look Like Any of These Babies
The Royal Baby will be wearing its crown any minute now and there isn't anyone who can't wait to see what it looks like. Will it be a boy or a girl? Will it look like ... «Jezebel, Apr 15»
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Monty Python and Stephen Hawking Just Released What Is …
Monty Python and Stephen Hawking Just Released What Is Theoretically The Galaxy's Greatest Single. By Joe Berkowitz. See a new version of "The Galaxy ... «Co.Create, Apr 15»

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