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 This is essentially a replacement for a KVM switch, a piece of kit that’s been around for decades but can require a fair bit of technological know-how to set up and use. Tom Brant, PCMAG, 15 May 2024 Right now, the development of artificial intelligence is moving at an astounding speed that puts many previous technological revolutions to shame. Alex Cranz, The Verge, 15 May 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 23 May. 2024.

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