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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Silicon Valley has long been known as a hub for technological innovation, a breeding ground for the rise of tech’s biggest billionaires. Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 An editorial in People's Daily argued that China still lacks in high-level talent needed to sharpen its technological edge, brushing aside fears of excessive immigration. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025 Though still on the books, the protocols established for broadcasting in 1927 might seem to be a classic instance of technological-cultural lag. Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025 His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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