technique — a way of carrying out a particular activity, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a way of carrying out a particular activity, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɛkˈnik/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret technique for making kimchi involves singing to the vegetables.
- The detective used a special interrogation technique that involved offering cookies.
- Learning proper study techniques can significantly improve your academic performance.
technique
NOUN[/tɛkˈnik/]
a way of carrying out a particular activity, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure
The chef used a special technique to cut vegetables quickly.
The artist's technique made the painting look realistic. (TECHNIQUE = SMART METHOD → a clever way of doing something)
His unique technique brings the antique back to life
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Technique derives from Greek tekhnikos (technical), meaning skilled in craft or art, which itself comes from the root tekhne (art, craft, skill). The word entered English through French technique during the medieval period, originally referring to any skilled manual or artistic practice in ancient Greek culture.
Breakdown
tekhne (Greek: art, craft, skill) + -ikos (Greek suffix: relating to, of the nature of) → tekhnikos (technical) → French technique → English technique
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret technique for making kimchi involves singing to the vegetables.”
“The detective used a special interrogation technique that involved offering cookies.”
“Learning proper study techniques can significantly improve your academic performance.”
“The chef demonstrated his knife-cutting technique to the cooking class.”
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