polytechnic

English

Etymology

First attested in 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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polytechnic (not comparable)

  1. That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects.

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polytechnic (plural polytechnics)

  1. (UK, dated) An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
  2. (obsolete) An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.
  3. (Singapore) A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of community college in the U.S. or TAFE in Australia.

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