Usage Note
théoriquement is used to contrast what should happen in principle with what actually occurs, similar to English 'in theory'. The phrase théoriquement parlant (theoretically speaking) appears in academic and everyday discourse alike. The base adjective is théorique and the noun is théorie.
Examples
"Théoriquement, cela devrait fonctionner."
Natural Translation
Theoretically, that should work.
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