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theoretically in Japanese

theoretically in Japanese is 理論上 — theoretically means in theory, though not necessarily true in practice.

theoretically in Japanese

理論上
adv
Pronounced: rironjō
in theory though not necessarily in reality.

What does "theoretically" mean?

  1. adv In theory, though not necessarily true in practice.
    "Rumors of an indictment had spread through this heavily gay and lesbian community since shortly after the theoretically secret investigation began in 1984."
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theoretically in a sentence

  • Rumors of an indictment had spread through this heavily gay and lesbian community since shortly after the theoretically secret investigation began in 1984.
  • Theoretically, the plan should work, but we haven't tested it.

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What is "theoretically" in Japanese?
"theoretically" in Japanese is 理論上. theoretically means: In theory, though not necessarily true in practice.
How do you pronounce 理論上?
"theoretically" in Japanese is 理論上, pronounced "rironjō".
How do you use "theoretically" in a sentence?
Example: "Theoretically, the plan should work, but we haven't tested it." In Japanese, "theoretically" is 理論上.
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