English word technique comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) τίκτειν, Ancient Greek (to 1453) ὑγιής, and later Latin technicus (Technical, technology.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| τίκτειν | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| ὑγιής | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| ὑγιεινός | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| τέχνη | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| τεχνικός | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| technicus | Latin (lat) | Technical, technology. |
| technique | French (fr) | Technical Technique, technology. |
| technique | English (en) | (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.]. |