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- pronunciation:
- tek
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l
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- features:
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noun |
| inflections: |
technologies |
| definition 1: |
a field of knowledge having to do with the practical applications of science and industry, or the inventions and methods of solving problems that are produced through research in these areas.
Doctors increasingly depend on medical technology.
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| definition 2: |
a particular method of solving practical problems that comes out of research in science and industry.
Many car companies have become more interested in developing fuel-saving technologies. |
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| derivation: |
technologist (n.) |
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similar to technology |
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application, engineering, invention |
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some actions relating to technology |
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apply, develop, employ, improve, invent, modify |
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some broader categories that include technology |
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engineering, science |
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some descriptions of technology |
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advanced, backward, complicated, convenient, current, dangerous, efficient, impractical, modern, new, obsolete, revolutionary, up-to-date, useful |
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some industries based on technology |
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communications, energy, manufacturing, space, transportation |
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some kinds of technology |
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agricultural, chemical, environmental, industrial, medical, military, nuclear |
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some people associated with technology |
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engineer, inventor, mechanic, technician |
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some places associated with technology |
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lab, laboratory, launch pad, outer space |
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some products of technology |
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airplane, artificial intelligence, assembly line, automobile, computer, Internet, radar, radio, satellites, space station, television |
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some things conventionally associated with technology |
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gadget, industry, ingenuity |
The word technology
contains the following part:
-logy, -ology
Greek
noun-forming suffix
that means study of, science of; written work; structure or principle
  More about this word part:
The suffix -logy
, -ology
forms nouns from bases that are predominantly Greek roots. It is a terminal form of the root log, logo, -logue which in the vast majority cases signifies the study or science of the subject indicated by the base. In some words, however, -ology
carries the meaning "written work" (trilogy) or "structure" (homology). See log, logo, -logue. Most nouns ending in -logy
, -ology
have an adjective form ending in "-ical." (dermatology, dermatological).
Example words:
anthology, anthropology, apology, archeology, astrology, biology, ecology, etymology, geology, mythology, ornithology, paleontology, psychology, technology, zoology
- synonyms:
- -ics
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