technically

Comparative

more technically

Superlative

most technically

1. 1.Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.

   • Technically, a guinea pig is not a pig, nor is it from Guinea.
   • Technically, he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.
   • Mary Slessor wasn’t technically the first missionary to oppose twin killing in Calabar, but she was unquestionably the most effective and relentless.

2. 2.Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.

   • Stalin was not technically the Head of State.
   • Due to an omission in the peace treaty of the Russo-Japanese War, Montenegro was technically at war with Japan for 102 years.
   • Number 1.0 [the head bureaucrat of a legion of bureaucrats]: Bureaucrat Conrad, you are technically correct, the best kind of correct. I hereby promote you to grade 37.

3. 3.In terms of technique.

   • Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion.

4. 4.In a technical (involving specialized knowledge) way.

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