technicalness
Noun: The quality or state of being technical; the degree to which something is concerned with or characterized by specialized knowledge, terminology, or procedures in a particular field.
- (The manual's heavy reliance on specialized terms and concepts.)
- (The absence of complex, field-specific details.)
- (The software's advanced, specialized nature.)
"excessive technicalness": an overabundance of specialized detail that may hinder comprehension.
- The report was criticized for its excessive technicalness, alienating non-specialist readers. (Too much specialized content.)
"level of technicalness": a measure of how technical something is.
- We need to adjust the level of technicalness in this article to suit our target audience. (The degree of specialized content.)
Technical (adj): relating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.
- He provided technical support for the computer system. (Specialized assistance.)
Technically (adv): in a way that relates to the specific details or rules of a subject.
- Technically, you are correct, but the spirit of the rule is different. (Based on precise interpretation.)
Technician (n): a person skilled in the practical application of a craft or science.
- The lab technician calibrated the equipment. (A skilled specialist.)
- Specialization: the act of focusing on a particular area of expertise.
- Complexity: the state of being intricate or detailed.
- Jargon: specialized language used by a particular group.
"Get technical": to begin discussing or using specialized details.
- If you want to understand the engine, we need to get technical about fuel injection. (Move into specialized discussion.)
"Lost in technicalities": confused or overwhelmed by overly detailed or specialized information.
- He got lost in technicalities and forgot the main point of the argument. (Overwhelmed by fine details.)