B2adverbtechnologylaw
US/ˈtek.nɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˈtek.nɪ.kəl.i/
according to the exact rules or facts, even if it seems different; also relating to skill or technology
In context
Technically, the shop closes at nine, but they usually let you in a bit later.
The plan is technically possible, but it would cost far too much.
She is a technically brilliant pianist, though some say she lacks emotion.
Words that go with technically
adverb + adjective
- technically possibleIt is technically possible to drive there in one day, but it's exhausting.
- technically correctYour answer is technically correct, but it's not what the question asked.
- technically difficultThe surgery is technically difficult and takes many hours.
- technically advancedJapan has some of the most technically advanced trains in the world.
- technically illegalParking here is technically illegal, but everyone does it.
adverb + verb
- technically speakingTechnically speaking, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable.