theoretically
adverb
the·o·ret·i·cal·ly
ˌthē-ə-ˈre-ti-k(ə-)lē 
ˌthir-ˈe-ti-
1
: according to an ideal or assumed set of facts or principles : in theory
2
: in a theoretical way
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Finding ways to elongate telomeres, then, could theoretically slow the aging process.
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 29 May 2025
The more people who joined the system, the higher the token’s value would theoretically rise.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
Frenkie de Jong – 9/10 For the first time in two summers, the noise around De Jong’s Barcelona future should (at least theoretically) be quietened.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
While a more voluminous reservoir could theoretically keep its water colder for longer, Henery said the changing climate is likely to complicate this equation.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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Jamie Ducharme, Health, 29 May 2025
The more people who joined the system, the higher the token’s value would theoretically rise.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
Frenkie de Jong – 9/10 For the first time in two summers, the noise around De Jong’s Barcelona future should (at least theoretically) be quietened.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
While a more voluminous reservoir could theoretically keep its water colder for longer, Henery said the changing climate is likely to complicate this equation.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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“Theoretically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theoretically. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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