techniques
|tech/niques|
B2
/tɛkˈniːks/
(technique)
method or procedure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'technique' originates from French, specifically the word 'technique', where 'techni-' meant 'art' or 'skill'.
Historical Evolution
'technique' changed from the French word 'technique' and eventually became the modern English word 'technique'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'art or skill', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'method or procedure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a systematic procedure, method, or approach used to accomplish a specific task or achieve a particular result.
The artist used various techniques to create the painting.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 14:06