Etymology

technically

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Today it means: Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *līką ← Proto-Indo-European *leyg- ← English technical
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  1. Englishtechnical
  2. Proto-Indo-European*leyg-
  3. Proto-Germanic*līką
  4. English todaytechnically

From technical + -ly.

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