Technological
/ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
Definitions
Relating to, or characterized by technology.
/ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
Relating to technology
The technological advancements of the 21st century have changed our lives in many ways.
💡 Simply: It's all about the tools, gadgets, and know-how that help us do things better and faster, like your phone or the computer you're using. If something is 'technological,' it has to do with technology.
👶 For kids: Something that is technological has to do with machines and tools that help us do things.
More Examples
Technological innovation is driving economic growth.
The conference focuses on technological solutions for climate change.
How It's Used
"Advances in technological research are constantly improving medical treatments."
"The company invested heavily in technological infrastructure to support its growth."
"Smartphones are a common example of a technological device used every day."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
technological singularity
A hypothetical point in time when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization.
"Some futurists speculate about the technological singularity and its potential impact on society."
From Greek *tekhnē* ('art, skill, craft') + *logos* ('word, reason') + -ical (suffix). It entered English in the late 19th century, reflecting the rise of technology and its applications.
The word's usage grew significantly with the Industrial Revolution and the subsequent rapid development of new technologies in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Memory tip
Think TECH-nology and how it's all about the gadgets and tools that make things happen.