This is the 6186th most frequent Russian word.
теоретически
The Russian word "теоретически" means "theoretically" in English.
Used to indicate that something is expected or supposed to happen based on theory, not practice.
Теоретически, этот план должен сработать.
Theoretically, this plan should work.
Describing an abstract or theoretical discussion as opposed to practical application.
Мы говорим об этом теоретически, но на практике выполнить это сложно.
We are discussing this theoretically, but in practice, it is difficult to accomplish.
Used to express a possibility that rests entirely on theoretical grounds.