technological

adjective

tech·​no·​log·​i·​cal ˌtek-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce technological (audio)
variants or less commonly technologic
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by technology
2
: resulting from improvements in technical processes that increase productivity of machines and eliminate manual operations or operations done by older machines
technologically adverb

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One such technological advancement leading this transformation is satellite internet. Suhail Syed, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 The game explores themes of technological control, information manipulation and institutional violence through its contemporary lens. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025 These chips are at the center of a tense technological competition between the United States and China. Cade Metz, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 In a milestone for space exploration, Senegal and Zimbabwe launched their first satellites, joining the growing ranks of African nations contributing to global technological advancements. Stephanie Busari and Ifeanyi Abraham, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for technological 

Word History

Etymology

technology + -ical

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of technological was in 1789

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“Technological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technological. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

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