Polytechnic Meaning
/pˌɑlɪˈtɛknɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThat teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.
nounAn educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
Sentence Examples
I've got a degree from a polytechnic.
It's a polytechnic engineer.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After high school, she enrolled in a ____ to study engineering and applied sciences.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She studied engineering at the local ____ before transferring to a university for her final year.
Word Origin & History
First attested in 1805. From French polytechnique, from the École polytechnique, engineering school founded 1794 in Paris; from Greek πολύτεχνος "skilled in many arts," from πολύς "many" (see poly-) + τέχνη "art" (see technic).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After high school, she enrolled in a ____ to study engineering and applied sciences.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She studied engineering at the local ____ before transferring to a university for her final year.