Polytechnic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Polytechnic is an adjective meaning That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.
Meaning
That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.
More Meanings
- (UK, dated) An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
- (Singapore) A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of community college in the U.S. or TAFE in Australia.
- (obsolete) An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.
Word Forms
- polytechnics
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Related dictionary entries include technology, tech, technical, technological, acting, engineering.
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