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- [pol-ee-tek-nik]
- /ˌpɒl iˈtɛk nɪk/
- /ˌpɒl.ɪˈtek.nɪk/
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- [pol-ee-tek-nik]
- /ˌpɒl iˈtɛk nɪk/
Definitions of polytechnic word
- adjective polytechnic of, relating to, or offering instruction in a variety of industrial arts, applied sciences, or technical subjects: a polytechnic institute. 1
- noun polytechnic a school or other institution in which instruction in technical subjects is given. 1
- noun polytechnic technical college 1
- variable noun polytechnic In Britain, a polytechnic was a college where you could go after leaving school in order to study academic subjects up to degree level, or to train for particular jobs. In 1992, all the polytechnics in Britain became universities. 0
- variable noun polytechnic In the United States, polytechnic is the former name for a school, college, or university which specialized in courses in science and technology. 0
- noun polytechnic a college offering advanced full- and part-time courses, esp vocational courses, in many fields at and below degree standard 0
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Origin of polytechnic
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; poly- + technic, modeled on French polytechnique
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Parts of speech for Polytechnic
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polytechnic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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