ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. Of or related to technology.
  2. (of a person) Technically minded; adept with science and technology.
  3. Relating to, or requiring, technique.
  4. (securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.
  5. In the strictest sense, but not practically or meaningfully.
  6. A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.
  7. (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

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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