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pyrotechnics.

The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌpaɪ.ɹəˈtɛk.nəks//ˌpaɪ.roʊˈtɛk.nɪks/US
  1. The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.

    uncountable
  2. A display of fireworks.

    uncountable
  3. An impressive display.

    figuratively · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Hellenic *pāwər Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr) Latin pyr English pyro- English technic Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English -ics English pyrotechnics From pyro- + technic + -ics.

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