technology

Term: technology

Origin: Anc Greek

+τέχνο-/techno(=techno-, compining form for “art” “craft” “method” > τίκτω (verb)/ticto (=give birth, produce)

+λογία/logia(=logy, suffix meaning “study of”  or “discourse of”)

Literally meaning: discourse of an art

Coined/History

The discovery of fire leading to cooking, heating and lighting was one of the first steps in technology history. Advances continued rapidly into the Bronze and Iron Age.

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Definition

The application of science or o knowledge for commercial or industrial purposes.