technical
gb/tˈɛknɪkəl/ us/tˈɛknɪkəl/
B1
English
~ 1500
szakmai, technikai, formai, eljárási, műszaki, technológiai
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is technical
The job requires strong technical skills in software development.
Az álláshoz erős szakmai készségek szükségesek szoftverfejlesztésben.
She explained the technical details of the project to the engineers.
Elmagyarázta a projekt technikai részleteit a mérnököknek.
We hired a consultant to solve a technical problem.
The instructions are too technical for beginners.
He works as a technical advisor for the film industry.
Learner examples
I have good technical skills in computers.
Jó technikai ismereteim vannak a számítógépek terén.
This book is very technical.
Ez a könyv nagyon szakmai jellegű.
We need someone with technical knowledge.
He can fix technical problems.
She is studying technical subjects.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'technical' with 'technological'. 'Technical' refers to specialized skill or detail, while 'technological' refers to technology itself.
Meaning
Relating to a specific subject's skills
Collocations
technical skills
|technical knowledge
|technical details
|technical support
|technical problem
Synonyms
specialized (Focuses on being limited to a specific area of expertise.)
Antonyms
general (Refers to something broad and not specific to one area of expertise.)
Themes
work
|education
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About special skills or knowledge for a certain job or subject.
Relating to the practical or specialized aspects of a subject, task, or activity, often requiring specific knowledge or skills.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is a technical [point/issue]
The case was dismissed on a technical point of law.
Az ügyet egy formai jogi kérdés miatt utasították el.
They won the match due to a technicality in the rules.
A szabályok egy formai részlete miatt nyerték meg a mérkőzést.
Her appeal succeeded because of a technical error in the paperwork.
The contract was void for technical reasons.
The judge ruled in his favor on a technical ground.
Learner examples
He lost the game on a technical point.
Egy formai kérdés miatt veszítette el a játékot.
She won because of a technicality in the law.
Azért nyert, mert volt egy formai részlet a törvényben.
The meeting was canceled for technical reasons.
They stopped work because of a technical rule.
It is only a technical issue.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'technical' here means 'related to machines', but it can also mean 'related to rules or details'.
Meaning
Involving detailed rules or procedures
Collocations
technical point
|technical issue
|technicality
Synonyms
procedural (Focuses on following a set process or steps.)
Antonyms
substantive (Focuses on the essential meaning rather than formal details.)
Themes
law
|business
Definition
About exact rules or small details in laws or systems.
Involving small details, formalities, or specific rules, often in a legal, official, or procedural context.
B1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[something] is technical
He wrote a technical report for the engineering team.
Műszaki jelentést írt a mérnöki csapat számára.
The factory requires technical equipment to operate.
A gyár működéséhez műszaki berendezésekre van szükség.
They are looking for staff with a strong technical background in electronics.
We attended a seminar on technical innovations in renewable energy.
The manual includes detailed technical diagrams.
Learner examples
She makes technical drawings for buildings.
Műszaki rajzokat készít épületekhez.
This is a technical report about the project.
Ez egy műszaki jelentés a projektről.
We need technical equipment for the lab.
He has a technical job in engineering.
They make technical plans for machines.
Meaning
About applied science and engineering
Collocations
technical drawing
|technical report
|technical equipment
Synonyms
technological (More directly about technology; overlaps but may be broader.)
Antonyms
non-technical (Not related to technology or engineering.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
About machines, engineering, or technology work.
Relating to technology, engineering, or applied sciences, especially in an industrial or scientific context.
Grammar
Dictionary form
technical
IPA
GB/tˈɛknɪkəl/
US/tˈɛknɪkəl/
Syllables & stress
tech - nic - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (tech)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: technical
Word family
Core family
Related words
technology
noun B1
technological
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-technical
adjective
Advanced or less common
technicality
noun
technologist
noun
Expressions
on a technicality
1/ˈɔn ə tˌɛknɪkˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
Decision made due to minor rule detail
When something happens or changes because of a small rule or detail, not the main issue.
Examples
- The case was thrown out on a technicality.
- He avoided punishment on a technicality.
technical difficulties
1/tˈɛknɪkəl dˈɪfɪkʌltiz/
fixed phrase
Problems with equipment working properly
Problems with machines, computers, or other systems not working right.
Examples
- The live stream was interrupted due to technical difficulties.
- The show was delayed due to technical difficulties.
- We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines.
- We are experiencing technical difficulties with our internet service.
technical support
1/tˈɛknɪkəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
Help with technology problems
Help people get when they have problems with computers, phones, or other equipment.
Examples
- Call technical support if your computer stops working.
- The company offers 24/7 technical support for its customers.
technical support
2/tˈɛknɪkəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
help with technology products/services
Help from experts when you have problems with technology like computers or phones.
Examples
- Call technical support if your computer isn't working.
- The company offers 24/7 technical support for customers.