Definition of "technically" in English

adverb

1. Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.

   • Near-synonym: stricto sensu
   • Technically, he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.
   • Technically, a guinea pig is not a pig, nor is it from Guinea.

2. Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.

   • technically correct
   • Due to an omission in the peace treaty of the Russo-Japanese War, Montenegro was technically at war with Japan for 102 years.
   • Stalin was not technically the Head of State.

3. In terms of technique.

   • Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion.

4. In a technical (involving specialized knowledge) way.

5. According to the current state of technology.

   • For now, it is technically impossible to have a manned flight to Mercury.