technically

Adverb

Positive
technically

Comparative
more technically

Superlative
most technically

Based on exact facts which go against common knowledge or intuition but are still true.
- Synonym: contrary to popular belief
He was technically an American, even though everyone thought he was Canadian.
Based on a technicality; true only under a very specific set of rules.
It was 7PM, but it was before sunset, so technically it wasn't nighttime.
Having (or using) skills or talent.
She was technically gifted at playing the piano; she was very good at it.
Relating to technology.
It is technically impossible for humans to go to Mars; we don't have the technology to do it.