futuristically

fu·tur·is·tic

[fyoo-chuh-ris-tik]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the future: a futuristic view of the world.
2.
ahead of the times; advanced: futuristic technology.
3.
( sometimes initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to futurism: the futuristic rejection of traditional forms.

Origin:
1910–15; future + -istic

fu·tur·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
non·fu·tur·is·tic, adjective
sem·i·fu·tur·is·tic, adjective
un·fu·tur·is·tic, adjective
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futuristic (ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  denoting or relating to design, technology, etc, that is thought likely to be current or fashionable at some future time; ultramodern
2.  of or relating to futurism
 
futur'istically
 
adv

futuristic (ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  denoting or relating to design, technology, etc, that is thought likely to be current or fashionable at some future time; ultramodern
2.  of or relating to futurism
 
futur'istically
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

futuristic
1915, avant garde, from futurism. Meaning pertaining to the future is from 1958, from future + -istic.
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