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Practically vs Theoretically - What's the difference?

practically | theoretically |

As adverbs the difference between practically and theoretically

is that practically is in practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs while theoretically is in theory; on paper.

practically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.
  • Almost completely; almost entirely
  • With respect to practices or a practice.

    • Usage notes

    * Practical-minded is nearly four times as common as practically -minded in books.

    Antonyms

    * impractically

    theoretically

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • in theory; on paper
    • I haven't tested it, but theoretically it ought to fly.
  • in a theoretical manner
    • I solved the problem theoretically rather than practically.

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