Translation
technique, method; also an adjective meaning technical
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Word origin
From Latin technicus, from Ancient Greek tekhnikos ('skilful, belonging to art'), from tekhne ('art, craft, skill'). The same Greek root sits inside English technology and architect.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- tekhne
- English cognates
- technique, technical, technology
Grammar
Examples
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His breathing technique is excellent.
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You have to learn the technique before playing fast.
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We have a technical problem in the server room.
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This technique dates from the sixteenth century.
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Call the technical department, please.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 12: technique, ex, véritable and 7 more words.