technically
/ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
Adverb
Examples
Near-synonym: stricto sensu
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.
Adverb
Examples
technically correct
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “technically” mean?
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
Is “technically” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.