technical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the application of scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge.

  - "The technical department of the company is responsible for maintaining the equipment."
  - "The technical specifications for the product must be met."

• adjective

  Relating to the inner workings of something.

  - "The technical details of the project were explained to the investors."
  - "The technical aspect of the problem was solved by the engineer."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

non-technical , nontechnical

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with technical
technique , mechanique , mechanic

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Variants

List of all variants of technical that leads to same result
technical , technicals , technical foul , technical fouls , TKO , technical knockout , technical knockouts , technical sergeant , technical sergeants , technical difficulties , technical point , get technical , tech support , technical support , technical/tech support

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'technica' meaning 'systematic treatment, art, craft, or skill'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'technical' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In the context of music, a 'technicality' refers to a difficult musical passage or skill.

3. The term 'technical' is often used interchangeably with the term 'expert' or 'professional'.

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Related Concepts

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1. technology: The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

2. engineering: The discipline of applying scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes.

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Culture

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In literature, 'technical' has been used to describe the intricacies of a craft or skill, such as in the title of James Joyce's 'Dubliners' or the novel 'Technical Difficulties' by Ben Elton. In music, the term 'technical' is used to describe the mastery of an instrument or the difficulty of a musical composition.

How to Memorize "technical"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'technical' with the words 'complex' and 'intricate' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tech is complex' to remember the meaning of 'technical'.

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