technically
Etymology

From technical + -ly.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/, /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkli/, /ˈtɛk.nəˌkli/
Adverb

technically

  1. Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common misbelief or to a traditional name.
    Near-synonym: stricto sensu
    Technically, he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.
    Technically, a guinea pig is not a pig, nor is it from Guinea.
  2. Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.
    Coordinate terms: de facto, practically, for all practical purposes
    technically correct
    Due to an omission in the peace treaty of the Russo-Japanese War, Montenegro was technically at war with Japan for 102 years.
    Stalin was not technically the Head of State.
  3. In terms of technique.
    Synonyms: techniquewise
    Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion.
  4. In a technical (involving specialized knowledge) way.
  5. According to the current state of technology.
    Synonyms: technologically
    For now, it is technically impossible to have a manned flight to Mercury.
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