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- pronunciation:
- tek
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l
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| inflections: |
technologies |
| definition 1: |
a field of knowledge having to do with the use of science and industry to help solve common problems of life.
Technology is used to help solve energy problems. |
| definition 2: |
products that are developed using knowledge from science and industry.
Doctors are aided by medical technology.New forms of communication technology include cell phones that can take photographs. |
| derivation: |
technologist (n.) |
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similar to technology |
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engineering |
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some actions relating to technology |
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employ, improve, invent |
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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, 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, 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, mechanic |
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some places associated with technology |
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lab, laboratory |
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some products of technology |
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airplane, assembly line, automobile, computer, Internet, radio, television |
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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