technically B2 Topic:Technology & Computing US /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ See IPA manual Freq #3528 Meanings 1 adv According to the exact facts or rules, even if this seems surprising. Technically, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable. 2 adv In a way that relates to the practical skill of an activity. Although she is technically gifted, her playing lacks feeling. 3 adv In a way that relates to machines, science, or technology. For now, a manned flight to Mercury is technically impossible. Thesaurus Synonyms 2 adv · in a way that relates to... techniquewise 3 adv · in a way that relates to... technologically Common collocations technically brilliant Adverb + adjective Etymology AI details From technical + -ly. *tetḱ- Proto-Indo-European View etymology graph -> Topics Technology & Computing External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # technically **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ **Frequency rank:** 3528 ## Meanings 1. According to the exact facts or rules, even if this seems surprising. 2. In a way that relates to the practical skill of an activity. 3. In a way that relates to machines, science, or technology. ## Examples - Technically, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable. - Although she is technically gifted, her playing lacks feeling. - For now, a manned flight to Mercury is technically impossible. ## Roots and Affixes - Root: *tetḱ- ## Etymology From technical + -ly. ## AI Etymology Technically is from technical + -ly. In present-day use, it can mean according to the exact facts or rules, even if this seems surprising, or in a way that relates to the practical skill of an activity. ## Topics - Technology & Computing markdown