Meaning
theoretically
- in theory; in a theoretical or hypothetical way
In a sentence
Teoricamente il piano dovrebbe funzionare senza problemi.
Theoretically, the plan should work without problems.
Il treno dovrebbe arrivare tra poco, almeno teoricamente.
The train should arrive shortly, at least theoretically.
È teoricamente possibile completare il lavoro entro domani sera?
Is it theoretically possible to finish the work by tomorrow evening?
Usage notes
- Formed from the feminine adjective 'teorica' plus the suffix '-mente'.
- Often used at sentence openings followed by a comma, meaning 'in theory'.