nɪk noun
1.
2.
a technicality.
3.
technics, ( used with a singular or plural verb ) the study or science of an art or of arts in general, especially the mechanical or industrial arts.
adjective
4.
Origin:
1605–15; (noun) earlier technica < Greek techniká, neuter plural of technikós of art and craft, equivalent to téchn(ē) art, craft + -ikos -ic; (adj.) < Greek technikós
1605–15; (noun) earlier technica < Greek techniká, neuter plural of technikós of art and craft, equivalent to téchn(ē) art, craft + -ikos -ic; (adj.) < Greek technikós
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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technique or technic (tɛkˈniːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task |
| 2. | proficiency in a practical or mechanical skill |
| 3. | special facility; knack: he had the technique of turning everything to his advantage |
| [C19: from French, from technique (adj) | |
| technic or technic | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from French, from technique (adj) | |
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