technical — relating to or involving the application of a particular skill or technology
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or involving the application of a particular skill or technology
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteknɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- The professor's technical explanation made everyone's brain go into airplane mode.
- We need technical assistance to fix this computer issue.
- His technical vocabulary is so advanced that even Google Translate gives up.
technical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈteknɪkəl/]
relating to or involving the application of a particular skill or technology
A technician applies technical skills to repair complex computer components
Technical skills fix mechanical problems for clerical work!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'tekhnikos' (of or pertaining to art or craft), which combines the noun 'tekhne' (art, craft, skill) with the adjectival suffix '-ikos'. The term passed through Latin before entering English, originally denoting anything related to practical arts and craftsmanship.
Breakdown
tekhne (craft, art, skill) + -ikos (adjective-forming suffix indicating relation or pertaining to). The Greek root 'tekhne' refers to practical knowledge and technique, while '-ikos' converts it into an adjective meaning 'of or relating to'.
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📝Examples
“The professor's technical explanation made everyone's brain go into airplane mode.”
“We need technical assistance to fix this computer issue.”
“His technical vocabulary is so advanced that even Google Translate gives up.”
“The technical requirements for this software are clearly stated.”
“She has excellent technical writing skills for documentation.”
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