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Theoretically vs Theorically - What's the difference?

theoretically | theorically |

As adverbs the difference between theoretically and theorically

is that theoretically is in theory; on paper while theorically is theoretically.

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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    theorically

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (obsolete) theoretically