technological
adjective
Simple meaning
Of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
tɛknəˈlɑdʒɪkəl
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.
Used this way, technological is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in science contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Science
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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- “Many technological advancements have improved communication across the globe.”
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
The application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment.
Someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process.
A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
Related to a practical method or art applied to some particular task.
With regard to technique.
By means of technology.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
The transformation from an agricultural to an industrial nation.
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Synonyms
Sense: of or relating to or or involving technology
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