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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Harvard researchers call this pattern the jagged technological frontier of AI. Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026 The industry responded with more than $450 million to influence the 2024 elections, and the federal government, in turn, went after clean energy with a wrecking ball in 2025 — a shortsighted move that spells trouble for electricity bills, clean air, and America’s technological competitiveness. Anshul Gupta, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026 The introduction and expansion of the company’s signature Made-to-Order food program became a hallmark of its identity, as did its emphasis on quality fuel offerings and technological upgrades, including early adoption of mobile apps and loyalty programs. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 Research universities face challenges Jayawardhana acknowledged the federal funding challenges facing Caltech and other major research institutions, as well as rapid developments in artificial intelligence and other technological advancements that are changing the higher education landscape. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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