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Definition of technicality

technicality

/ˌtɛk.nɪˈkæl.ə.ti/
tech · ni · cal · i · ty
Adverb:technically
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Plural:technicalities
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Adjective:technical
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technicality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A minor, specialized, or formal point of law, procedure, or set of rules, especially when used to invalidate an argument or determine the outcome of a case.

Example

"The judge dismissed the entire lawsuit on a procedural technicality."

2

The quality or state of being technical, complex, or specialized in nature.

Example

"The extreme technicality of the engineering manual made it difficult for non-specialists to comprehend."

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• Rhymes for technicality

• Nearby Words

tech
techie
technical
technicality
technically
technician
technicolor

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century from 'technical' plus the noun suffix '-ity', tracing back to Ancient Greek 'tekhnikos' (of or relating to art or craft), from 'tekhnē' (art, skill, or craft).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Technicality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/technicality
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