The meanings of the prose are sacrificed to the mechanics of…pyrotechnics (Newsweek).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
tech|nics — «TEHK nihks», noun. 1. a study or science of the arts, especially the mechanical or industrial arts. 2. technic or technique … Useful english dictionary
bi|o|tech|nics — «BY oh TEHK nihks», noun. the application of biological facts and principles to technology … Useful english dictionary
meg|a|tech|nics — «MEHG uh TEHK nihks», noun. large scale technology: »Under the impulsion of unprecedented “megatechnics” “nuclear energy, supersonic transportation, cybernetic intelligence, and instantaneous distant communication” the farflung settlement… … Useful english dictionary
zo|o|tech|nics — «ZOH uh TEHK nihks», noun. = zootechny. (Cf. ↑zootechny) … Useful english dictionary
e|lec|tro|tech|nics — «ih LEHK troh TEHK nihks», noun. = electrotechnology. (Cf. ↑electrotechnology) … Useful english dictionary
py·ro·tech·nics — /ˌpaırəˈtɛknıks/ noun [plural] 1 : a bright display of fireworks 2 : a very impressive show or display that requires great skill The visual pyrotechnics of the film are stunning. verbal/musical pyrotechnics … Useful english dictionary
Virginia Tech massacre — People gather to mourn after the shooting. Location Blacksburg, Virginia, United States … Wikipedia
poly·tech·nic — /ˌpɑːliˈtɛknık/ noun, pl nics [count] : a college or university that provides training in technical and practical sciences polytechnic adj, always used before a noun a polytechnic university/institute … Useful english dictionary
psychotechnics — An older term denoting the practical application of psychologic methods in the study of economics, sociology, and other subjects. [psycho + G. techne, art, skill] * * * psy·cho·tech·nics tek niks n pl but sing in constr PSYCHOTECHNOLOGY (1) * * * … Medical dictionary
zootechnics — The art of managing domestic or captive animals, including handling, breeding, and keeping. [zoo + G. techne, art] * * * zoo·tech·nics .zō ə tek niks n pl but sing or pl in constr the scientific art of maintaining and improving animals under… … Medical dictionary
