technical

The word “technical” has 3 syllables: tech-ni-cal

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛk.nɪ.kəl/


What is synonym and antonym for technical?

In the thesaurus, “technical” has 17 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for technical along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for technical

  • authoritative
  • esoteric
  • especial
  • exclusive
  • expert
  • limited
  • narrow
  • peculiar
  • professional
  • restricted
  • special
  • specialist
  • specialistic
  • specialized
  • specific
  • technicalized
  • unique

Antonyms for technical

  • common
  • general
  • generalized
  • generic
  • inexpert
  • lay
  • nonexclusive
  • nonprofessional
  • nonspecific
  • nontechnical
  • ordinary
  • overall
  • self-evident
  • self-explanatory
  • straightforward
  • universal
  • unprofessional
  • untechnical

Meanings of technical

  • noun
    1. A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.
    2. A technical foul: a violation of sportsmanlike conduct, not involving physical contact.
    3. A special move in certain fighting games that cancels out the effect of an opponent's attack.
    4. Short for technical school.
    5. Short for technical course.
    6. Short for technical examination.
  • adjective
    1. Of or pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts, or to any academic, legal, science, engineering, business, or the like terminology with specific and precise meaning or (frequently, as a degree of distinction) shades of meaning; specially appropriate to any art, science or engineering field, or business.
    2. (of a person) Technically-minded; adept with science and technology.
    3. Relating to, or requiring, technique.
    4. Requiring advanced techniques for successful completion.
    5. (securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.
    6. In the strictest sense, but not practically or meaningfully.

Example Sentences

  • The engineer explained the issue in technical terms I couldn’t fully understand.
  • She received a technical foul during the basketball game.
  • We need someone with strong technical skills to complete the installation.
  • His job involves writing technical manuals for complex machinery.
  • Despite a few technical difficulties, the presentation went well.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to technical, such as: authoritative, common, esoteric, especial, exclusive, expert, general.

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