'technically-minded' originates from the combination of 'technical,' which comes from the Greek word 'technikos,' meaning 'of art or skill,' and 'minded,' which is derived from the Old English 'gemind,' meaning 'memory or thought.'

'technikos' transformed into the Latin 'technicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'technical.' 'Gemind' evolved into 'mind' in Middle English, leading to the modern term 'minded.'

Initially, 'technikos' referred to skills in arts and crafts, but over time it evolved to encompass modern technical and scientific skills.