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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
His five-year goal is to continue educating people on the practical uses of AI through his dedication to lifelong learning and helping others succeed in the evolving technological world. K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 As a market leader in quality and technological innovation, the company sells its products worldwide in 49 countries. Kimberly Beekman, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025 Speaking at the 2025 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), Wang outlined an ambitious three-year vision centered on leveraging Taiwan’s technological strengths as a foundation for innovation in the creative sector. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025 Another 20,219 job cuts announced during that period were tied to companies citing unspecified technological updates – some of which could be related to AI. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Technological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technological. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on technological

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!