Technique

Pronunciation: /tɛkˈniːk/

Definitions of technique

noun a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning a new cooking technique.

A2 She used a special technique to paint the picture.

B1 The artist demonstrated various techniques in the workshop.

B2 The football team has been practicing a new defensive technique.

C1 The surgeon's technique was flawless during the operation.

C2 Her technique in playing the piano is truly remarkable.

Examples of technique in a Sentence

formal The artist used a traditional painting technique to create a realistic portrait.

informal I learned a new cooking technique from watching a video online.

slang Check out this cool technique I picked up for fixing my car!

figurative She used a clever technique to navigate through the tricky situation.

Grammatical Forms of technique

• past tense: techniqued
• plural: techniques
• comparative: more technique
• superlative: most technique
• present tense: technique
• future tense: will technique
• perfect tense: have techniqued
• continuous tense: is techniquing
• singular: technique
• positive degree: technique
• infinitive: to technique
• gerund: techniquing
• participle: techniqued

Origin and Evolution of technique

First Known Use: 1817 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'technique' originated from the Greek word 'tekhnē', meaning art or skill.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'technique' has come to refer to a specific method or way of doing something, particularly in the context of art, music, or sports.