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Is technically a real word?
technically Add to list Share. Something technically true is actually, really true or correct but it may not be the way people think about it. For example, although people call a tomato a vegetable, technically it’s a fruit.
Does technically mean literally?
I would not agree that “technically” and “literally” are interchangeable. “Literally” refers to the literal as opposed to figurative meaning of a word or phrase. Note that the definition is not based on precise facts, but the definition is “based on precise facts.” Puzzled me a while…
What kind of word is technically?
Based on precise facts.
What is the opposite of technically?
“Technically” is itself often used with “speaking”, but because the former is so commonly used nowadays (I guess), the latter word in the phrase is dropped being understood. So, say or write: “loosely speaking” as an antonym to “technically”.
What is the meaning of technically yes?
Like Rulaylay said above, “technically, yes” is a Yes, but not a positive yes. It usually means that “No rule is being broken” but it’s not a good thing. A: “Now that I live alone, it’s okay to eat ice cream for dinner every night!”
What’s the opposite of technically?
What does technically speaking mean?
phrase. You use speaking in expressions such as generally speaking and technically speaking to indicate which things or which particular aspect of something you are talking about. Generally speaking there was no resistance to the idea.
What is a another word for technically speaking?
Adverb. Strictly speaking. strictly speaking. actually.
What is technically speaking mean?
Definition of ‘generally speaking/roughly speaking/etc’ You use speaking in expressions such as generally speaking and technically speaking to indicate which things or which particular aspect of something you are talking about. Generally speaking there was no resistance to the idea.
What does it mean to be technically single?
It means that he is not legally married to anyone, though he may be living with someone in actual fact.
What is technically married?
Persons are considered married if they are not divorced, even when they are physically or legally separated. “