"technically" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: technically [positive], more technically [comparative], Superlativemost technically
Head templates: {{adverb|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Based on exact facts which go against common knowledge or intuition but are still true. Synonyms: contrary to popular belief
    Sense id: simple-technically-en-adv-v3qXqjld
  2. Based on a technicality; true only under a very specific set of rules.
    Sense id: simple-technically-en-adv-Vy20mKmU
  3. Having (or using) skills or talent.
    Sense id: simple-technically-en-adv-JKLzWKPo
  4. Relating to technology.
    Sense id: simple-technically-en-adv-G58cLgY3
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Categories (other): Adverbs
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          "text": "She was technically gifted at playing the piano; she was very good at it."
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