Definition of TECHNICALLY

technically

Meanings

Adverb

  • with regard to technique
    • "technically lagging behind the Japanese"
    • "a technically brilliant boxer"
  • with regard to technical skill and the technology available
    • "a technically brilliant solution"
  • according to the exact meaning; according to the facts
    • "technically, a bank's reserves belong to the stockholders"
    • "technically, the term is no longer used by experts"

Adv

  • Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
  • Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.
  • In terms of technique.
  • In a technical (involving specialized knowledge) way.
  • According to the current state of technology.

Origin / Etymology

From technical + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 21

technically is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
technically is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
technically is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

technically is a valid Words With Friends word