technic

CEFRB2

/ˈtɛk.nɪk/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A method or technique used in an art or skill.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Technical terms or objects; things pertaining to the practice of an art or science.

Examples

  • The pianist demonstrated a flawless finger technic during the performance.

  • My dad likes Lego Technic.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈtek.nɪk/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The doctrine of arts in general; those branches of learning that relate to the arts.

More examples

In context

  • "Mother Gooseries from the Convention", by Emilie C. Holladay, is a long stanzaic and Pindaric ode, whose taste and technic are alike impeccable.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The musician studied the precise blank needed to play the complex piece.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

Partly from Latin technicus and partly from Ancient Greek τεχνικός (tekhnikós); probably modelled on German Technik. Doublet of technique.