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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

technicism

/tɛknɪˈsɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does technicism mean?

noun

The practice of using technical language or jargon to make something seem more impressive or complex than it actually is. Technicism often involves using overly complicated words or phrases to describe simple ideas or concepts.

Example

"The professor's technicism made it difficult for the students to understand the simple concept he was trying to explain."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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