technicalness

technicalness

The manual's technicalness made it difficult for beginners.

Definition

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.

Usage Examples
  • (The manual's heavy reliance on specialized terms and concepts.)
  • (The absence of complex, field-specific details.)
  • (The software's advanced, specialized nature.)
Advanced Usage
  • "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.)
Variants and Related Words
  • 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.)
Synonyms
  • 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.
Related Idioms
  • "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.)