polytechnic

== English == === Etymology === First attested in 1805. From French polytechnique, from the École polytechnique, engineering school founded 1794 in Paris; from Greek πολύτεχνος "skilled in many arts," from πολύς "many" (see poly-) + τέχνη "art" (see technic). === Pronunciation === === Adjective === polytechnic (not comparable) That teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === polytechnic (plural polytechnics) (UK, dated) An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects. (obsolete) An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts. (Singapore) A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of community college in the U.S. or TAFE in Australia. ==== Synonyms ==== (educational institute): professional university, vocational university, university of applied sciences ==== Related terms ==== institute of technology ==== Translations ====