polytechnic

[ pol-ee-tek-nik ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or offering instruction in a variety of industrial arts, applied sciences, or technical subjects: a polytechnic institute.

noun
  1. a school or other institution in which instruction in technical subjects is given.

Origin of polytechnic

1
1795–1805; poly- + technic, modeled on French polytechnique

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British Dictionary definitions for polytechnic

polytechnic

/ (ˌpɒlɪˈtɛknɪk) /


noun
  1. British a college offering advanced full- and part-time courses, esp vocational courses, in many fields at and below degree standard

adjective
  1. of or relating to technical instruction and training

Origin of polytechnic

1
C19: via French from Greek polutekhnos skilled in many arts. See technic

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