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Webster 1913 Edition

Polytechnic

Polˊy-tech′nic

(pŏlˊĭ-tĕk′nĭk)
,
Adj.
[Gr.
πολύτεχνος
;
πολύσ
many +
τέχνη
an art: cf. F.
polytechnique
.]
Comprehending, or relating to, many arts and sciences; – applied particularly to schools in which many branches of art and science are taught with especial reference to their practical application;
as, a
polytechnic
institute
; also to exhibitions of machinery and industrial products.

Webster 1828 Edition

Polytechnic

POLYTECH'NIC

,
Adj.
[Gr.many and art.] Denoting or comprehending many arts; as a polytechnic school.

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