technological

adjective

tech·​no·​log·​i·​cal ˌtek-nə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce technological (audio)
variants or less commonly technologic
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by technology
2
: resulting from improvements in technical processes that increase productivity of machines and eliminate manual operations or operations done by older machines
technologically adverb

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This approach supports the company’s goal of achieving technological independence in the EU while serving clients worldwide. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025 Success will require not just technological sophistication, but deep understanding of human psychology, organizational behavior, and cultural nuance. Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Such developments change how war is fought and won, bolstering the case for technological innovation over sheer manpower. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Kurzweil's work frequently explores technological topics, including her 2023 book Artificial: A Love Story. Chloe Veltman, NPR, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for technological

Word History

Etymology

technology + -ical

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of technological was in 1789

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“Technological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technological. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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