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 Employers must think beyond the short-term needs of returning employees and consider how their spaces can adapt to future shifts in work patterns and technological advancements. Rhett Power, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 For these shows, Deadheads descended on Sin City and plunked down top dollar to see the technological marvel. Alex Scordelis, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2024 To watch these futuristic, technological marvels at home is one thing. Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024 This one — which had $16 million in sales in 2023 — is probably too small to catch the attention of the DOJ again, but Level’s patents in the smart lock space could provide the company with the opportunity for another technological leap forward. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2024.

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