teknik

Indonesian

[ˈtɛknɪk]

noun
Definitions
  • technique.
  • engineering, the application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish techniek (technique) derived from French technique (branch of knowledge, technicality) derived from Ancient Greek τεχνικός (artistic, skilful, art, skillful, workmanlike).

Origin

Ancient Greek

τεχνικός

Gloss

artistic, skilful, art, skillful, workmanlike

Kanji

芸

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