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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From color-changing materials that function like cephalopod skin to a tiny biomimetic robot that looks and moves like an actual cockroach, the extraordinary adaptations of some organisms have upgraded our technological capabilities. ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025 With recent conflicts demonstrating how inexpensive drones are quickly revolutionizing warfare, DARPA is seeking ways to get ahead of the technological curve as fast as possible. David Szondy june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2025 For all the talk about how artificial intelligence is going to transform our daily lives, Ford CEO Jim Farley said that technological advances are leaving some people behind. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 27 June 2025 While more recent technological advances have provided digital textbooks, Stanley said dependence on the technology has also led to fewer braille teachers and a loss of connection with the texts. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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