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futuristic

American  
[fyoo-chuh-ris-tik] / ˌfyu tʃəˈrɪs tɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the future.

    a futuristic view of the world.

  2. ahead of the times; advanced.

    futuristic technology.

  3. (sometimes initial capital letter) of or relating to futurism.

    the futuristic rejection of traditional forms.


futuristic British  
/ ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk /

adjective

  1. denoting or relating to design, technology, etc, that is thought likely to be current or fashionable at some future time; ultramodern

  2. of or relating to futurism

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • futuristically adverb
  • nonfuturistic adjective
  • semifuturistic adjective
  • unfuturistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of futuristic

First recorded in 1910–15; future + -istic

Example Sentences

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The big rig has a panoramic, wraparound windshield providing exceptional visibility and a futuristic appearance.

From Los Angeles Times

CBS News reported that many early ad previews emphasize futuristic imagery and celebrity endorsements, with companies hoping familiar faces can build public confidence in still-evolving technologies.

From Salon

It’s seemingly turning into the moment when AI, the futuristic technology that’s increasingly finding its way into our everyday lives, reaches a tipping point in our culture.

From MarketWatch

It’s seemingly turning into the moment when AI, the futuristic technology that’s increasingly finding its way into our everyday lives, reaches a tipping point in our culture.

From MarketWatch

The AI demonstration by Alibaba Cloud is a futuristic version of those arcade games where you maneuver a metal claw to grab a stuffed animal.

From Los Angeles Times