Word
technological
Phoneticstech·no·log·i·cal, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌtɛknəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/
UK/tˌɛknəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The company is making rapid technological progress.”
“Recent technological advances have made it possible for many employees to work from home effectively.”
“The rapid pace of technological innovation often outstrips the ability of regulatory bodies to establish ethical guidelines for new software.”
Examples
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.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “technological” in context.
Adjective
01. technological challenge
“Developing a battery that lasts for a week is a major technological challenge.”
adj + noun
02. technological initiative
“The government launched a new technological initiative to improve internet access in rural areas.”
adj + noun
03. technological arts
04. arise technological
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective, appearing before the noun it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“Training budgets are growing, and "upskilling" has become a common response to rapid technological change.” “Of intelligent species, how many develop the technological ability to send radio signals into space?” Etymology
From technology + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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