Technical — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈtek-ni-kəl/ tech·ni·cal

Meaning & Definition of Technical

Technical (adjective)

  1. having special and usually practical knowledge especially of a mechanical or scientific subject
  2. marked by or characteristic of specialization
  3. of or relating to a particular subject

Technical (noun)

  1. technical foul

Technical (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge

    "although the owner's manual for the receiver was supposedly written for the average consumer, it's filled with technical language"

    similar: specialized
    related: esoteric, especial, exclusive, limited, narrow, peculiar, restricted, special, specific, unique, authoritative, expert, professional, specialist, technicalized
    opposite: general, nontechnical, untechnical
    near: common, generalized, generic, nonexclusive, nonspecific, ordinary, overall, universal, inexpert, lay, nonprofessional, unprofessional, self-evident, self-explanatory, straightforward

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Technical

The most common words with a similar meaning to Technical:

specialized

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Technical

Words with the opposite meaning of Technical:

general, nontechnical, untechnical

Related Words for Technical

esoteric, especial, exclusive, limited, narrow, peculiar, restricted, special, specific, unique, authoritative, expert, professional, specialist, technicalized

Near Antonyms of Technical

common, generalized, generic, nonexclusive, nonspecific, ordinary, overall, universal, inexpert, lay, nonprofessional, unprofessional, self-evident, self-explanatory, straightforward

Origin & Etymology of Technical

New Latin technicus "of the arts or sciences" (borrowed from Greek technikós "skillful, proficient in an art or craft, artificial," from téchnē "art, craft, proficiency in an art or craft, systematic method of performing or engaging in an art, manner, way, (in plural) wiles, cunning" + -ikos -ic:1) + -al:1; téchnē going back to Indo-European *tetḱ- or *teḱ-s- "fashion, produce" + *-(s)neh2, noun suffix tectonic

First known use: 1617

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Technical

Words & Phrases Containing Technical

technical foul, technical knockout, technical sergeant, technical difficulties, technical point, get technical

Frequently Asked Questions about Technical

What does "Technical" mean?

"Technical" means having special and usually practical knowledge especially of a mechanical or scientific subject. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having special and usually practical knowledge especially of a mechanical or scientific subject.

What is another word for "Technical"?

Other words for "Technical" include specialized. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Technical" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Technical"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Technical". Common alternatives include specialized.

What is the opposite of "Technical"?

Antonyms of "Technical" include general, nontechnical and untechnical. Near antonyms include common, generalized, generic and nonexclusive.

How do you use "Technical" in a sentence?

Examples of "Technical" in a sentence: "although the owner's manual for the receiver was supposedly written for the average consumer, it's filled with technical language".

Is "Technical" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Technical" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Technical" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Technical" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Technical"?

"Technical" is pronounced /ˈtek-ni-kəl/ and divided into syllables as tech·ni·cal.