technically

adverb

USTEK-ni-kuh-lee/ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/

5 meanings of technically

1
adverb
If you look at the exact facts, even when most people believe something else.
Technically, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable.
My brother says spiders are bugs, but technically they are not insects.
Similarstrictly, actually
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2
adverb
According to the rules or the law, even if this gives the wrong idea.
Technically, the store is still open, but all the lights are off.
You're technically right, but you know what I meant.
Similarofficially, legally, formally, nominally
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3
adverb
When it comes to skill and the way something is done.
The young skater is technically very good, but she looks nervous on the ice.
Technically, the painting is perfect, but it feels cold to me.
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4
adverb
In a way that needs special knowledge to understand.
The doctor explained the problem too technically, and we didn't understand.
Please don't write the report so technically that nobody can follow it.
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adverb
In terms of what today's machines and tools can or cannot do.
Sending people to Mars is not yet technically possible.
With the new chip, it is technically possible to charge a phone in five minutes.
Similartechnologically
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From technical and the ending -ly.