Meaning: art, skill
Root word: Greek τίκτειν (tíktein), τέχνη (tékhnē), τέκτων, τέκτονος (téktōn, téktonos), τεκτονικός (tektonikós)
Roots with similar meanings:
- art- meaning “art, skill”
Roots with opposite meanings:
Roots that could be confused:
- tec- meaning “melt”
- tec-, toc- meaning “childbirth”
- tecn- meaning “child”
- teg-, tect- meaning “cover”
Notes:
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
technical: Relating to a specific field or subject, requiring specialized knowledge or skills.
technicality: A minor or specific detail, rule, or point of technical nature, often within a system or procedure.
technique: A method or skill used to accomplish a specific task or activity.
technic: The practical application of an art or science; a skill or craft.
technology: The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and innovation.
technocracy: A system of governance or decision-making led by technical experts.
technocrat: A proponent of or participant in technocracy; someone skilled in technology and administration.
technolithic: Relating to a period characterized by the use of advanced stone tools.
pyrotechnic: Relating to fireworks or the art of making and using them.
technetium: A silvery-gray, radioactive metallic element (Tc), notable for being the first artificially produced element.
technophilia: A strong enthusiasm or love for technology and its applications.
technophobia: An aversion or fear of advanced technology or its impacts.
architect: A professional who designs buildings or structures, often involving technical and creative expertise.
polytechnic: An educational institution or curriculum focused on practical and technical sciences and applied arts.
tectonic: Relating to the structure or movement of Earth’s crust; also metaphorically, significant structural changes or developments.
Other Uses
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arch- | ruler |
| -cracy, -crat | government, rule, authority |
| lith- | stone |
| log-, -logy | word, reason, speech, thought |
| phil- | friendship, love |
| phob- | fear |
| poly- | many |
| pyr- | fire |
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