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/tɛk.nik.mɑ̃/

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Translation

technically, strictly speaking

Word origin

From technique plus the adverbial ending -ment. Technique comes from Greek tekhnikos, from tekhne ('art, craft, skill').

Origin
Greek
Root
tekhne
English cognates
technically, technology

Examples

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Strictly speaking, he is right.

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This plan is technically possible.

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She is technically the best in the group.

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The film is technically flawless.

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Strictly speaking, we are no longer married.

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This word is part of lesson 54.