Technically

//ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.

    "Near-synonym: stricto sensu"

  2. 2
    Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.

    "technically correct"

  3. 3
    In terms of technique.

    "Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion."

  4. 4
    In a technical (involving specialized knowledge) way.

    "The ladies were not much the wiser, though, I confess, they were not far removed from the door. The great men inside talked indistinctly and technically, and once Doctor Dillon was so unfeeling as to crack a joke […]"

  5. 5
    According to the current state of technology.

    "For now, it is technically impossible to have a manned flight to Mercury."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with regard to technical skill and the technology available wordnet
  2. 2
    with regard to technique wordnet
  3. 3
    according to the exact meaning; according to the facts wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
de jureprocedurallystrictly speakingstricto sensutechniquewisetechnologically

Example

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"Technically he is still a student."

Etymology

From technical + -ly.

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