Technically vs Practically - What's the difference?
technically | practically |
Based on precise facts.
Having the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession.
According to the current state of science.
In practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.
Almost completely; almost entirely
With respect to practices or a practice.
As adverbs the difference between technically and practically
is that technically is based on precise facts while practically is in practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.technically
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- Technically he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.
- Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion.
- For now, it is technically impossible to have a manned flight to Mercury.
