technicality

noun

tech·​ni·​cal·​i·​ty ˌtek-nə-ˈka-lə-tē 

plural technicalities

1

: something technical

especially : a detail meaningful only to a specialist

a legal technicality

2

: the quality or state of being technical

Examples of technicality in a Sentence

These cases were dropped because of legal technicalities.

Recent Examples on the Web

Three years later, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the decision on a technicality. —Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025

So, on a geographical technicality, the winning streak improved to eight straight. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025

All those technicalities mean that some students like Tran may have fewer options for law school or medical school – or could be steered down a different career path altogether. —Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025

The brand’s signature carabiner clips, fluid silhouettes, and lightweight materials reflect a meticulous approach to design and technicality. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

technical entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for technicality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

technicality

noun

tech·​ni·​cal·​i·​ty ˌtek-nə-ˈkal-ət-ē 

plural technicalities

1

: something technical

especially : a detail that means something only to a specialist

a legal technicality

2

: the quality or state of being technical