In theory
In theory adverb - With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.
If possible and in theory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "If possible" instead an adverb phrase "In theory".
If possible
In theory and if possible are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In theory" instead an adverb phrase "If possible".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- rather and in theory
- rather and if possible
- likely and in theory
- likely and if possible
- apparently and in theory
- apparently and if possible
- supposedly and in theory
- supposedly and if possible
- ideally and in theory
- ideally and if possible
- probably and in theory
- probably and if possible
- doubtless and in theory
- doubtless and if possible
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If possible and In theory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_theory/if_possible
In theory & If possible. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_theory/if_possible>.
If possible or In theory. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_theory/if_possible.
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