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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In a stunning display of technological advancement, China's Unitree Robotics has unveiled its latest feat, a humanoid robot that can perform kung fu moves with astonishing precision and balance. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025 Then as now, technological advancement paved the way. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025 The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, a form used by millions of students, went offline due to a technological glitch. Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 But the once-massive technological advantage in space held by the U.S. is narrowing. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2025.

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