POLYTECHNIC
Etymology
Adjective
polytechnic (comparative more polytechnic, superlative most polytechnic)
that teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects
Noun
polytechnic (plural polytechnics)
(UK, dated) An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
(obsolete) An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.
Synonyms
• (educational institute): professional university, vocational university, university of applied sciences
Source: Wiktionary
Pol`y*tech"nic, a. Etym: [Gr. polytechnique.]
Definition: Comprehending, or relating to, many arts and sciences; --
applied particularly to schools in which many branches of art and
science are taught with especial reference to their practical
application; also to exhibitions of machinery and industrial
products.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition