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technically

[tek-nik-lee]

adverb

  1. in a way that is peculiar to a certain specialized field of study or activity.

    The part of the body that relates to the saddle on a conventional machine is technically termed the perineum.

  2. with regard to the detailed formal skills and competencies expected in the practice of a particular art or sport.

    There are many artists who study hard and become technically proficient, but they don't touch people in the way that a few great artists have.

  3. in a way that relies on a strict interpretation of words or rules.

    Today (well, technically yesterday, as it's now 3 a.m.) I went to the immigration office to see what was holding things up.

  4. in a way that has to do with technology or the trades as opposed to academics or the arts.

    If you are technically inclined, you can build a lighting system yourself with some good LED lights and a car battery.



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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • hypertechnically adverb
  • nontechnically adverb
  • overtechnically adverb
  • pretechnically adverb
  • quasi-technically adverb
  • untechnically adverb
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

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Example Sentences

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Both of these strains are technically still in the WHO’s Greek letter “Omicron†family, which now contains thousands of offspring.

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Both countries are technically still at war since the Korean War ended in 1953 without a peace treaty.

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He has a technically solid defence and drives through the covers with ease.

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Usually, contempt of court proceedings are referred to the Attorney General, currently Lord Hermer, but in this case, he is technically representing MI5.

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Former WBA world champion and one of the most technically gifted fighters of his era.

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