Technological

Definition

Technological is an adjective that refers to anything related to or involving technology, its methods, systems, and devices.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/
• Respelling: tek-nuh-LAH-ji-kuhl (with "tek" as in "technology," "nuh" as a schwa sound like the 'a' in "sofa," "LAH" as in "lava," "ji" as in "gin," and "kuhl" as in "cool")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/
• Respelling: tek-nuh-LOJ-i-kuhl (similar to American English, with "tek" as in "technology," "nuh" as a schwa, "LOJ" as in "lodge," "i" as in "bit," and "kuhl" like in "cool")

In both dialects, "technological" is pronounced with the primary stress on the "LAH" or "LOJ" syllable. The word begins with "tek," followed by a schwa sound "nuh," and ends with "ji-kuhl" in American English or "i-kuhl" in British English, indicating the word's complex structure and emphasizing the field of technology.

Etymology

The word "technological" is derived from the Greek "τεχνολογία" (technología) which is a combination of "τέχνη" (téchnē, “art, skill, craft”) and "-λογία" (-logia, “speaking”).

Derivatives

• Technologist (noun)
• Technology (noun)
• Technological advancements (phrase)
• Technologically (adverb)
• Technologize (verb)

Synonyms

• Technical
• Mechanized
• Electronic

Antonyms

• Non-technical
• Unmechanized
• Manual

Usage

"Technological" is primarily used to describe aspects, advancements, or products of technology. It is widely used in discussions regarding modern innovations, the tech industry, and the impact of technology on society.

Related Terms

• Technologization
• Technological convergence
• Technological evolution
• Technological innovation
• Technological paradigm

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Pertaining to Technology: Relating to or characteristic of technology and its methods, systems, etc.
• Example: The technological advancements in recent years have drastically changed the way we live.

• Resulting from Modern Techniques: Involving or concerning modern industrial methods and processes, especially indicating a high level of technical knowledge.
• Example: The job requires a technological background to handle the complex machinery involved.

• Concerned with Practical Use: Involved or concerning the practical use of modern industrial methods and processes.
• Example: His technological expertise was crucial in solving the practical issues faced during the project.