Adjektiv

polytechnisch

polytechnic

Er studiert an einer polytechnischen Hochschule.

He is studying at a polytechnic university.

attributive, before a ((noun)) Er studiert an einer polytechnischen Hochschule.

Synonyms: technisch (technical), wissenschaftlich (scientific)

From Ancient Greek 'polýs' (many) and 'tékhnē' (art, skill, craft). Literally 'of many arts/skills'.

'Poly-' means 'many' and 'technisch' relates to 'technique' or 'technology'. So, it describes something involving many technical skills.

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