technically.
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
Meaning & usage
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
Technically, he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.
Technically, a guinea pig is not a pig, nor is it from Guinea.
Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.
technically correct
Due to an omission in the peace treaty of the Russo-Japanese War, Montenegro was technically at war with Japan for 102 years.
In terms of technique.
Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion.
In a technical (involving specialized knowledge) way.
According to the current state of technology.
For now, it is technically impossible to have a manned flight to Mercury.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English technical Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English technically From technical + -ly.
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