technicality
Pronunciation: /ˌtɛknɪˈkælɪti/
The English word “technicality” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- The quality or state of being technical.
- That which is technical, or peculiar to any trade, profession, sect, or the like.
- A minor detail, rule, law, etc., seemingly insignificant to a non-specialist but which has significant consequences in larger matters.
Etymology
From technical + -ity.
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