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- pronunciation:
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l
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noun |
| inflections: |
technologies |
| definition 1: |
Technology is all of the machines and other things that scientists and engineers have developed to help solve the problems that human beings face, such as how to produce food, how to cure disease, how to transport goods and people, how to communicate with others, how to produce energy. It is also the field of knowledge that has to do with these inventions. Many students in high school and in college, for example, study technology as well as science. Nowadays, technology is often connected with the development and use of computers.
Technology can be used in many ways to help solve a country's energy problems.Hospitals continue to increase their use of technology.Some countries lack the technology to measure and deal with the problems of air pollution. |
| definition 2: |
Technology is a particular method or invention that comes from science and engineering.
Many homes in that city are heated with the newest solar technology. |
| derivation: |
technologist (n.) |
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similar to technology |
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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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science |
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some descriptions of technology |
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advanced, complicated, convenient, current, dangerous, efficient, modern, new, revolutionary, up-to-date, useful |
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some industries based on technology |
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energy, manufacturing, space, transportation |
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some kinds of technology |
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agricultural, chemical, environmental, industrial, medical, military |
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some people associated with technology |
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engineer, inventor, mechanic |
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some places associated with technology |
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lab, laboratory, outer space |
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some products of technology |
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airplane, assembly line, automobile, computer, Internet, radio, satellites, television |
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some things conventionally associated with technology |
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gadget, industry |
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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