# technically

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ · frequency rank #6,105

## Definitions
1. Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
2. Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.
3. In terms of technique.
4. In a technical (involving specialized knowledge) way.
5. According to the current state of technology.

## Etymology
From technical + -ly.

## Easily confused with
- **technical** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/technical-vs-technically)
- **technicality** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/technicality-vs-technically)

## Common misspellings (16)
`etchnically`, `tcehnically`, `tecchnically`, `techhnically`, `techincally`, `techncially`, `techniaclly`, `technicallyy`, `technicaly`, `technicalyl`, `techniccally`, `techniclaly`, `technnically`, `tecnhically`, `tehcnically`, `ttechnically`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/technically