In theory
In theory adverb - With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.
Notionally and in theory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Notionally" instead an adverb phrase "In theory".
Notionally
In theory and notionally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In theory" instead an adverb "Notionally".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- officially and in theory
- officially and notionally
- apparently and in theory
- apparently and notionally
- supposedly and in theory
- supposedly and notionally
- in name only and in theory
- in name only and notionally
- ideally and in theory
- ideally and notionally
- probably and in theory
- probably and notionally
- conceivably and in theory
- conceivably and notionally
Cite this Source
Notionally and In theory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_theory/notionally
In theory & Notionally. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_theory/notionally>.
Notionally or In theory. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_theory/notionally.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "in theory" and "notionally" have occurred on timeline