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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Carlton said the agency had learned from past experiences and is hiring more engineers and computer scientists to provide technological support. Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025 This storytelling instinct, combined with his technological curiosity, positions Ulvaeus at the vanguard of music’s AI revolution. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025 Generative artificial intelligence also serves as a disruptive technological force, and Google has invested more than 25 years in building out capabilities within foundational AI. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 June 2025 Artificial intelligence is driving more rapid technological and societal change than any previous tech revolution, a leading venture capitalist said. Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 June 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 7 Jun. 2025.

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