Technical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛk.nɪ.kəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Technical is an adjective meaning Specifically related to a particular discipline.
Meaning
Specifically related to a particular discipline.
More Meanings
- Of or related to technology.
- (of a person) Technically minded; adept with science and technology.
- Relating to, or requiring, technique.
- (securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.
- In the strictest sense, but not practically or meaningfully.
- A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.
- (basketball) Ellipsis of technical foul.
Example Sentences
Particle physics uses the word spin in a technical sense.
The market had a technical rally, due to an oversold condition.
The performance showed technical virtuosity, but lacked inspiration.
Kayla can probably get the printer working. She's technical like that.
Word Forms
- technicals
Synonyms for technical
Depending on context, synonyms include technological, technologic, abstract, theoretical, commercial, specialized.
Antonyms for technical
Common opposites include non-technical, nontechnical, untechnical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include technological, abstract, specialized, commercial, theoretical, technicality.
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