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English word technique comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) τίκτειν, Ancient Greek (to 1453) ὑγιής, and later Latin technicus (Technical, technology.)
τίκτειν (Ancient Greek)
ὑγιής (Ancient Greek)
ὑγιεινός (Ancient Greek)
τέχνη (Ancient Greek)
τεχνικός (Ancient Greek)
technicus (Latin)
Technical, technology.
technique (French)
Technical Technique, technology.
technique (English)
(countable) a method of achieving something or carrying something out, especially one requiring some skill or knowledge. [from 19th c.]. (uncountable) Practical ability in some given field or practice, often as opposed to creativity or imaginative skill. [from 19th c.]. (uncountable) The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. [from 19th c.].