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technological

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˌtɛknəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ// UK //tˌɛknəlˈɒdʒɪkəl// tech·no·log·i·cal General-service

adj. relating to technology or the use of science in industry and daily life. You use it to describe things like new machines, software, or digital tools.

adj. relating to, or involving, technology or its application in practical or industrial contexts.


SIMPLE

The company is making rapid technological progress.

CONTEXTUAL

Recent technological advances have made it possible for many employees to work from home effectively.

COMPLEX

The rapid pace of technological innovation often outstrips the ability of regulatory bodies to establish ethical guidelines for new software.

Synonyms
Origin

From technology + -ical.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective, appearing before the noun it modifies.

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