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Webster 1913 Edition

Polytechnic

Polˊy-tech′nic

(pŏlˊĭ-tĕk′nĭk)
,
Adj.
[Gr.
πολύτεχνος
;
πολύσ
many +
τέχνη
an art: cf. F.
polytechnique
.]
Comprehending, or relating to, many arts and sciences; – applied particularly to schools in which many branches of art and science are taught with especial reference to their practical application;
as, a
polytechnic
institute
; also to exhibitions of machinery and industrial products.

Webster 1828 Edition

Polytechnic

POLYTECH'NIC

,
Adj.
[Gr.many and art.] Denoting or comprehending many arts; as a polytechnic school.

Definition 2024

polytechnic

polytechnic

English

Adjective

polytechnic ‎(comparative more polytechnic, superlative most polytechnic)

  1. that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects

Translations

Noun

polytechnic ‎(plural polytechnics)

  1. An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects

Related terms

  • institute of technology

Translations

Etymology

[1805] From French polytechnique, from the École polytechnique, engineering school founded 1794 in Paris; from Greek πολύτεχνος "skilled in many arts," from πολύς "many" (see poly-) + τέχνη "art" (see technic).

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