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banausic

Banausic (adj) means of or pertaining to technical matters; mechanical.

adj
1
Of or pertaining to technical matters; mechanical.
2
Uncultured, unrefined, utilitarian.
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek βαναυσικός (banausikós, “of or for mechanics”), from βάναυσος (bánausos, “mechanical; ironsmith”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, suffix forming relational adjectives). βάναυσος is derived from βαύνος (baúnos, “forge, furnace”), a Pre-Greek word of unknown origin.

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What is the meaning of banausic?

"banausic" (adj) means of or pertaining to technical matters; mechanical.

What are the different meanings of banausic?

"banausic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to technical matters; mechanical; 2. Uncultured, unrefined, utilitarian.

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