'technically-inclined' originates from the combination of 'technical' and 'inclined', where 'technical' refers to skills or knowledge related to a particular subject, and 'inclined' means having a tendency or preference.

The term 'technically-inclined' evolved from the need to describe individuals with a natural tendency towards technical skills.

Initially, it meant having a tendency towards technical skills, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.