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



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