Word
techno
Definition
part. a word part used at the start of a word to show it is about technology or machines. It can also refer to a specific style of electronic dance music.
part. a combining form relating to technology, technical skill, or the applied sciences; also used to denote association with electronic dance music.
Examples
“The company is a leader in the techno-industrial sector.”
“Many modern thrillers use techno-babble to make their plots sound more scientific and advanced than they actually are.”
“The rise of techno-capitalism has fundamentally altered the relationship between labor and production in the twenty-first century.”
Examples
simple
“The company is a leader in the techno-industrial sector.”
contextual
“Many modern thrillers use techno-babble to make their plots sound more scientific and advanced than they actually are.”
complex
“The rise of techno-capitalism has fundamentally altered the relationship between labor and production in the twenty-first century.”
Usage
Used as a prefix to form new nouns and adjectives; it is typically attached directly to the root word without a hyphen.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'tekhnē', denoting an art, craft, or skill. The modern prefixal form emerged as a shortening of 'technology' to facilitate the naming of various twentieth-century industrial and electronic developments.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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