Polytechnic vs. Polytechnical

Polytechnic vs. Polytechnical — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Polytechnic and Polytechnical

Polytechnicadjective

that teaches applied arts, sciences, technology, engineering and other academic subjects

Polytechnicaladjective

polytechnic

Polytechnicnoun

An educational institute that teaches applied arts and sciences rather than academic subjects.

Polytechnicalnoun

polytechnic educational institute

Polytechnicnoun

(obsolete) An exhibition of objects illustrating many arts.

Polytechnicnoun

(Singapore) A three-year post-secondary vocational training institute, equivalent of community college in the U.S. or TAFE in Australia.

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Polytechnicnoun

a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences