technical

English

/ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts, or to any academic, legal, science, engineering, business, or the like terminology with specific and precise meaning or (frequently, as a degree of distinction) shades of meaning; specially appropriate to any art, science or engineering field, or business
  • (of a person) Technically-minded; adept with science and technology.
  • Relating to, or requiring, technique.
  • Requiring advanced techniques for successful completion.
  • (securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.
  • In the strictest sense, but not practically or meaningfully.

Etymology

Derived from Latin technicus derived from Ancient Greek τέχνη (art, skill, craft, cunning, craftsmanship, wile).

Origin

Ancient Greek

τέχνη

Gloss

art, skill, craft, cunning, craftsmanship, wile

Concept
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Ontological Category

Property

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