technological
English meaning: Technological
Definition
Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.
Example
“Rapid technological advances have transformed the way we communicate.”
Another example: “The factory fell behind because it was technologically outdated.”
Usage — When, Where & How
An adjective relating to technology, especially modern science-based technology. Common in business, journalism, and academic writing ('technological advances', 'technological change'). Formal-to-neutral in register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Greek 'tekhnologia' (systematic treatment of an art), from 'tekhne' (art, craft) plus '-logia', the adjective dating to the 1800s.
Synonyms
- technical
- scientific
- high-tech
- mechanical
Antonyms / Opposites
- non-technical
- low-tech
- primitive
Related Words
- ntu
- determinism
- singularity
- advances
- innovations
- innovation
- advancement
- developments
- superiority
- progress
Common Collocations
- technological advances
- technological change
- technological innovation
- technological progress
- technological revolution
Word Forms
technological (adj); technologically (adv); technology (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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