techno
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techno-
a combining form borrowed from Greek where it meant “art,” “skill,” used in the formation of compound words with the meaning “technique,” “technology,” etc.: technography.
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Techno
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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World English Dictionary
techno (ˈtɛknəʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a type of very fast dance music, using electronic sounds and fast heavy beats | |
| techno- | |
| —combining form | |
| 1. | craft or art: technology; technography |
| 2. | technological or technical: technocracy |
| 3. | relating to or using technology: technophobia |
| [from Greek tekhnē skill] | |
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Word Origin & History
techno-
from Gk. tekhno-, combining form of tekhne "art, skill, craft, method, system," probably from PIE base *tek- "shape, make" (cf. Skt. taksan "carpenter," L. texere "to weave;" see texture). Technophile is attested from 1968; technophobe from 1965.
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Example sentences
Unlike others, he can hardly be accused of opportunistically seizing upon this obscure techno-fix for political reasons.
If they want resources, they would do better finding a planet without techno-life.
One reason science majors support nuclear power could be techno-fixation, and a belief that modelling gives you all the answers.
Techno-addicts racking up credit card debt in pursuit of the hottest--or the coolest--electronic gadgets.
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