Main Entry: ¹in·dus·tri·al

Pronunciation: \in-ˈdəs-trē-əl\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : of or relating to industry
2 : derived from human industry <industrial wealth>
3 : engaged in industry <the industrial classes>
4 : used in or developed for use in industry <industrial diamonds>; also : heavy-duty <an industrial zipper>
5 : characterized by highly developed industries <an industrial nation>

— in·dus·tri·al·ly \-trē-ə-lē\ adverb