technological

[ tek-nuh-loj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

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

Other Words From

• techno·logi·cal·ly adverb
• anti·techno·logi·cal adjective
• nontech·no·logic adjective
• nontech·no·logi·cal adjective
• nontech·no·logi·cal·ly adverb
• pretech·no·logi·cal adjective
• pretech·no·logi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of technological¹

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

Example Sentences

In a September report commissioned by Congress, experts from the National Academies identified a number of the agency’s technological resources in decline from a lack of funds, including the Deep Space Network — an international collection of giant radio antennas overseen by JPL.

From Los Angeles Times

This is not the first time scientists have looked for a technological fix for a threat that, although incredibly rare, still plays in a loop — like the ominous theme from “Jaws” — in the back of many oceangoers’ minds.

From Los Angeles Times

For all our scientific and technological capacity, we simply have no way to comprehend how the climate crisis will damage human civilization over the long term.

From Salon

This technological divide has been experienced by smart meter engineers who have spoken anonymously to Panorama.

From BBC

Capita told the BBC it advised energy suppliers against using alternative technological solutions, because that would mean there was no contractual or consumer protection for the meter user to ensure service was maintained or problems addressed.

From BBC

Related Words

• high-tech
• industrial
• mechanical
• professional
• scholarly
• scientific
• special
• specialized
• vocational