technological
Americanadjective
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of or relating to technology; relating to science and industry.
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Economics. caused by technical advances in production methods.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of technological
First recorded in 1620–30; technolog(y) + -ical
Explanation
The adjective technological describes something that’s based in science and applied to everyday life to solve problems. If you network your computers at home to make it easier to share files, you’re using your technological skills. The root of technological comes from the Greek word tekhnologia, meaning “systematic treatment,” and a systematic, scientific approach is still behind modern technological developments. What makes something technological — rather than scientific — is the practical application of the science. The technological advances of the last decades have touched nearly every aspect of life, including how you stay in touch with friends, how you gather and analyze information, how your food is produced, and even how you listen to your music.
Vocabulary lists containing technological
Dwight D. Eisenhower, "The Military-Industrial Complex" (1961)
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Example Sentences
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But Cook’s careful demand forecasting and supply-chain maneuvering has hit a wall with one technological development: artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
There’s always something, anytime you have an industry that’s dependent on a technological element and there’s competition for people’s attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Some experts mentioned other technological solutions to help with public health: namely, the tweaking of algorithms to make it so the most inflammatory accounts aren’t always rewarded.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
"It's better to find your position within the technological wave. In the process of progress, structural changes are bound to occur, and these structural changes are exactly where students' future employment opportunities lie."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Artemis had anticipated some technological advances, but nothing like the treasure trove of fairy hardware spread out on the four-wheel drive’s dashboard.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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