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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The central role of the smart factory During this period of technological advancement, Smart Factory systems are increasingly integral. CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026 Together with its other untapped resources, this presents yet another attractive trait to any suitor in pursuit of technological and industrial preeminence. Chloe Demrovsky, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The once-dominant semiconductor company has spent years trying to restore its technological edge and recover from market share losses, and this is one more setback. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026 Through the Denim Division, Cromogenia Units plans to strengthen its position as a leading technological partner to the textile industry. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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