TECHNICAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TECHNICAL?

Need another word that means the same as “technical”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “technical” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Technical” are: technological, proficient, expert, mechanical, mechanically skillful, specialist, specialized, scientific, practical, applied, technical foul

Technical as a Noun

Definitions of "Technical" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “technical” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play.
• A foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play.
• A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.
• (in areas with guerrilla warfare) a small truck with a machine gun mounted on the back.

Synonyms of "Technical" as a noun (1 Word)

technical foul

A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.

Usage Examples of "Technical" as a noun

• The helicopters flew difficult night-time searches for technicals.

Technical as an Adjective

Definitions of "Technical" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “technical” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Relating to or concerned with machinery or tools.
• Of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood.
• Involving or concerned with applied and industrial sciences.
• Relating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.
• (especially of a book or article) requiring special knowledge to be understood.
• According to a strict application or interpretation of the law or rules.
• Characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences.
• Of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill.
• Resulting from mechanical failure.
• Of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles.
• Resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations.

Synonyms of "Technical" as an adjective (10 Words)

applied	Concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles- Sidney Hook. Applied psychology.
expert	Having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area. I have a friend who is very expert at the language.
mechanical	Relating to mechanics as a science. Mechanical royalties.
mechanically skillful	Using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices.
practical	Having or put to a practical purpose or use. A practical stylish kitchen.
proficient	Of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill. I was proficient at my job.
scientific	Conforming with the principles or methods used in science. A scientific approach.
specialist	Possessing or involving detailed knowledge or study of a restricted topic. A specialist electrical shop.
specialized	Requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training. A specialized tool.
technological	Relating to or using technology. Technological development.

Usage Examples of "Technical" as an adjective

• A technical report.
• Technical language.
• Technical terms.
• Technical college.
• An important technical achievement.
• The arrest was a technical violation of the treaty.
• The fall is only a technical correction.
• A technical fault.
• The technical dazzle of her dancing.
• His technical innovation was his brushwork.
• Technical terminology.
• Analysts content that the stock market is due for a technical rally.

Associations of "Technical" (30 Words)

accomplished	Successfully completed or brought to an end. His mission accomplished he took a vacation.
adept	Very skilled or proficient at something. An adept juggler.
adroit	Quick or skillful or adept in action or thought. His adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers.
artistry	Creative skill or ability. The artistry of the pianist.
bravura	The display of great daring. The recital ended with a blazing display of bravura.
competence	An income large enough to live on, typically an unearned one. He found himself with an ample competence and no obligations.
competent	Capable of performing the normal function effectively. A highly competent surgeon.
craft	An aircraft or spaceship. Craft brewing.
deft	Demonstrating skill and cleverness. A deft waiter.
dexterous	Showing or having skill, especially with the hands. Dexterous of hand and inventive of mind.
expert	A person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully. I have a friend who is very expert at the language.
guru	Each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion. A guru of genomics.
maven	An expert or connoisseur. Fashion mavens call beige oatmeal.
practiced	Skillful after much practice. A practiced marksman.
professionalism	The competence or skill expected of a professional. The key to quality and efficiency is professionalism.
proficiency	The quality of having great facility and competence. He demonstrated his proficiency in Chinese.
proficient	A person who is proficient. She felt reasonably proficient in Italian.
repairman	A skilled worker whose job is to repair things. A TV repairman.
seasoned	(of food) having had salt, pepper, herbs, or spices added. Seasoned wood.
skilled	Having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task well. Skilled legal advice.
skillful	Done with delicacy and skill. The effect was achieved by skillful retouching.
software	The programs and other operating information used by a computer. The software industry.
specialty	The special line of work you have adopted as your career.
tanner	A craftsman who tans skins and hides. Skincare companies are coming to the rescue of consumers with sunless tanners.
technician	Someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique. A laboratory technician.
technique	A way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure. An established athlete with a very good technique.
toolmaker	A maker of tools, especially a person who makes and maintains tools for use in a manufacturing process.
veteran	A serviceman who has seen considerable active service. A Vietnam veteran.
virtuosity	Great skill in music or another artistic pursuit. A performance of considerable virtuosity.
workmanship	The degree of skill with which a product is made or a job done. Cracks on the motorway were caused by poor workmanship.