polytechnic
English
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Etymology
[edit]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).
Pronunciation
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[edit]polytechnic (not comparable)
- that teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects
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Noun
[edit]polytechnic (plural polytechnics)
- (UK, dated) An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.
- (obsolete) An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.
- (Singapore) A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of community college in the U.S. or TAFE in Australia.
Synonyms
[edit]- (educational institute): professional university, vocational university, university of applied sciences
Related terms
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[edit]educational institute
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