TECHNICALLY

technically

(adverb) with regard to technical skill and the technology available; “a technically brilliant solution”

technically

(adverb) with regard to technique; “technically lagging behind the Japanese”; “a technically brilliant boxer”

technically

(adverb) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

technically (comparative more technically, superlative most technically)

Based on precise facts.

Having or using the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession.

According to the current state of technology.

Source: Wiktionary


Tech"nic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In a technical manner; according to the signification of terms as used in any art, business, or profession.

TECHNICAL

Tech"nic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. text: cf. F. technique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts, or to any science, business, or the like; specially appropriate to any art, science, or business; as, the words of an indictment must be technical. Blackstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.

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