technically

adverb5

1. •
   according to the exact facts, even if most people think or say otherwise

   • Technically, he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.
   • Technically, a guinea pig is not a pig, nor is it from Guinea.
2. •
   Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.

   • Due to an omission in the peace treaty of the Russo-Japanese War, Montenegro was technically at war with Japan for 102 years.
   • Stalin was not technically the Head of State.
3. •
   In terms of technique.

   • Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion.
4. •
   In a technical (involving specialized knowledge) way.
5. •
   According to the current state of technology.

   • For now, it is technically impossible to have a manned flight to Mercury.