English Explanatory Dictionary

technicality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or state of being technical.
  2. That which is technical, or peculiar to any trade, profession, sect, or the like.
  3. A minor detail, rule, law, etc., seemingly insignificant to a non-specialist but which has significant consequences in larger matters.

Pronunciation

/ˌtɛknɪˈkælɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-technicality.wav

Word forms

technicality technicalities

Etymology

From technical + -ity.

Synonyms

technicalness
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