# technical vs technically

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### technical
*adjective · IPA /ˈtɛk.nɪ.kəl/ · frequency rank #1,842*
Specifically related to a particular discipline.

### technically
*adverb · IPA /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ · frequency rank #6,105*
Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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