Origin: Latin suffix -al
Technological has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles
"technical college"
"technological development"
Of, relating to, or involving technology, especially modern scientific technology.
"The rapid advancement of technological innovations has transformed how we communicate and work every day."
In plain English: Technological means relating to machines, tools, and modern science used to solve problems or make life easier.
"The technological advancements in our smartphones have made communication faster and easier than ever before."
Usage: Use technological as an adjective before nouns like advancements or solutions that involve modern science and machinery. Avoid confusing it with the noun form when describing a specific device; instead, say "a technological tool" rather than "the technological."
The word technological comes from combining "technology" with the suffix "-ical." It entered English to describe anything related to or characteristic of technology.