No. 6,186 in Russian
теоретически
The Russian word "теоретически" means "theoretically" in English.
In a sentence
Теоретически, этот план должен сработать.
Theoretically, this plan should work.
Used to indicate that something is expected or supposed to happen based on theory, not practice.
Мы говорим об этом теоретически, но на практике выполнить это сложно.
We are discussing this theoretically, but in practice, it is difficult to accomplish.
Describing an abstract or theoretical discussion as opposed to practical application.
Теоретически возможно рассчитать траекторию кометы с высокой точностью.
It is theoretically possible to calculate the comet's trajectory with high precision.
Used to express a possibility that rests entirely on theoretical grounds.
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