futurology

[ fyoo-chuh-rol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study or forecasting of trends or developments in science, technology, political or social structure, etc.

futurology

/ ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study or prediction of the future of mankind

Derived Forms

• ˌfuturˈologist, noun

Other Words From

• fu·tur·o·log·i·cal [fyoo-cher-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of futurology¹

First recorded in 1945–50; future + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

Mr. Yeo said there was an element of “futurology” to his work.

From New York Times

You can often find our stories being shared and discussed in places like r/politics and r/futurology.

From Salon

They have an air of remoteness, a whiff of futurology.

From New York Times

I was talking to a friend who for a while was into futurology, and he told me he had to quit reading about it because he was perpetually disappointed.

From The Verge

Throughout, Clarke's futurology was enhanced by an awareness of the history of civilization, science and technology.

From Nature