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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Anthropic is releasing a new policy paper warning that China could eventually overtake the United States in the global AI race if Washington fails to strengthen chip restrictions and defend its technological advantage. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026 Van Herpen’s groundbreaking work fuses traditional craftsmanship with technological innovation, transforming fashion into a meditation on the complexity of science and nature in a rapidly evolving world. Marisa Guthrie For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 China has long been both a military threat and strategic competitor to the United States in manufacturing power, military strength, technological ambition and economic influence. Nicole Russell, USA Today, 14 May 2026 Additionally, the City Council is required to adopt a policy for procedures to recess and reconvene the hybrid meeting if there is a technological disruption affecting remote participation, according to the staff report. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 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 19 May. 2026.

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