polytechnic

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Adjective

polytechnic

1. that teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects

Translations

• French: polytechnique
• Spanish: politécnico

Noun

polytechnic (plural polytechnics)

1. (UK, dated) An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
2. (obsolete) An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.

Synonyms

• (educational institute) professional university, vocational university, university of applied sciences

Related terms

• institute of technology

Translations

• French: polytechnique
• Spanish: politécnica

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