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

Examples of technological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Capital is plentiful; technological barriers to entry are low. Ruth Foxe Blader, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 The future of the data broker industry looks both promising and troubling as technological advancements continue. Barbara Booth, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024 Jupiter in Aquarius is exceptionally bright and excels in technological advancements. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 The Chinese government had made no secret of its interest in replacing the US as a technological superpower. Issie Lapowsky, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for technological 

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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 Oct. 2024.

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