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/tɛk.nik/
Translation
technique, method; also an adjective meaning technical
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.
Cette seizième .
This technique dates from the sixteenth century.
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Call the technical department, please.
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