What does in theory mean?

Definition

According to the idea or plan, often suggesting that things may be different in practice.

Example sentences

• It's a nice idea, in theory.🔊

  It's a nice idea, in theory.

• Well, it's a nice idea, in theory. But, um, has anyone asked the shop owners?🔊

  Well, it's a nice idea, in theory. But, um, has anyone asked the shop owners?

• It's a nice idea, in theory. But who's going to pay for it?🔊

  It's a nice idea, in theory. But who's going to pay for it?

in theory in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese