Wordiyotechn
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From Greek technē (skill, art, craft). Originally neutral — any skilled making, from pottery to poetry. Modern English narrows it toward applied science: technology, technical, technician, technique. But the older "art/craft" sense survives in technocrat (rule by the skilled) and the root of architect (chief builder/craftsman).
Associated Words
biotech
Short for biotechnology
pantechnicon
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technical
Relating to a specific skill or technology; requiring specialist knowledge
technician
A person trained in a specific technical skill or field
technique
A method or skill used to accomplish something
techniques
Practical methods or skills used to accomplish tasks
technocrat
A technical expert in a managerial role; an advocate of technocracy
technology
applied science; machines or methods developed for practical use