polytechnic
Meaning
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that teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects
Synonyms
polytechnic institute
engineering school
polytechnic school
technical university
Institute of Technology
technological school
Frequency
Etymology
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).
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