Technically or Technecally

Why “technically” is correct and “technecally” is wrong.

technecally

Incorrect spelling - “Technecally” is a phonetic error replacing “ni” with “ne.”

"technecally" is a common misspelling of "technically". Always use "technically" when referring to the correct word.

technically

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

“Technically” means according to exact facts or rules.

Definition of technically

"technically": “Technically” means according to exact facts or rules.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for technically

  • precisely
  • factually

Usage Examples

"Correct:" Technically, you’re right.

"Correct:" He is technically skilled.

"Correct:" This is technically possible.

"Incorrect:" Technecally, you’re right.

"Incorrect:" He is technecally skilled.

Notes:

  • Spelled 'tech-ni-cal-ly', not 'tech-ne-'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Correct spelling?

A: Technically.

Q: Is 'technecally' valid?

A: No.

Q: Why wrong?

A: Wrong vowel placement.

Q: Example?

A: Technically, it works.

Q: Root word?

A: Technical → technically.

Summary

"'Technically' is correct; 'technecally' is a vowel-swap error."