adv
technically
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adv
1
Strictly speaking, according to the precise facts or rules, even though it may seem to contradict common belief.
"Technically, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable."
2
In terms of skill or technique.
"The pianist played technically brilliantly, if a little coldly."
How to Use Technically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrictly by the rules or facts — often used to point out a detail that clashes with common assumption.
Common pairings
technically speaking
technically correct
Word Forms
more technically comparative, most technically superlative
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Etymology
From technical plus the adverb suffix "-ly."