technological

American

[tek-nuh-loj-i-kuhl] / ˌtɛk nəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

Sometimes technologic

adjective

of or relating to technology; relating to science and industry.
Economics. caused by technical advances in production methods.

Other Word Forms

antitechnological adjective
nontechnologic adjective
nontechnological adjective
nontechnologically adverb
pretechnological adjective
pretechnologically adverb
technologically adverb

Etymology

Origin of technological

First recorded in 1620–30; technolog(y) + -ical

Example Sentences

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A homegrown tool like that was critical to ensuring Korea’s technological self-reliance in a world already dominated by U.S. and Chinese artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Treating them as something society can simply “pause” doesn’t reduce demand for digital services; it constrains the supply of compute, raising costs and outsourcing technological progress elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fortunately Washington recognizes that America’s prosperity depends on enabling technological innovation under fair, well-defined rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lee, who leaves Japan on Wednesday, said the international order faces unprecedented volatility and is changing amid technological leaps such as AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

Materials that host skyrmion-like spin textures have several promising technological advantages.

From Science Daily

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