technology

English

/tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/, /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.
  • All the different and usable technologies developed by a culture or people.
  • (archaic) A discourse or treatise on the arts.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek τεχνολογία (systematic treatment).

Origin

Ancient Greek

τεχνολογία

Gloss

systematic treatment

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