polytechnic

(-tek′nik)

adjective

of or providing instruction in many scientific and technical subjects

Origin: Fr polytechnique < Gr polytechnos, skilled in many arts < poly-, poly- + technē: see technic

noun

a polytechnic school

See polytechnic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Offering, receiving, or dealing with instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences: a polytechnic institute.

noun

A school specializing in the teaching of industrial arts and applied sciences.

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