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technophilic

technophilic

8.7
Being excited about new technology and electronic devices
  • adjective
  • /ˌtɛk.nəˈfɪl.ɪk/
translation icon : tecnofílico
  • Here's the problem with #6: 75% of the anti-tax, technophilic commenters on news websites are in fact convinced that it is all on the internet and can be obtained by anyone.

And it was very technophilic, we could say.

Examples

  • Her technophilic approach to problem-solving often leads to innovative solutions at work.

  • And it was very technophilic, we could say.

  • Many young people today are incredibly technophilic and eager to explore the latest gadgets.

  • The conference attracted a technophilic crowd, all excited to discuss emerging technologies.

Synonyms

geeky
vstechnophilic
  • Informal
31 6.8

A person who likes technical topics like computers and does not seem fashionable

is a broad strong liking for technology without implying social awkwardness
techy
vstechnophilic
  • Informal
1 5.6

Interested in and good with computers and devices

is more about strong enthusiasm and love of technology

How Enthusiastic

technophilic
8.7
enthusiastic
175 2.7

Surface Forms

technophilic positive

Morphology

technophilic = technophile (transparent) = technophile + ic

Standard adjective formation from the noun 'technophile' with '-ic'; the meaning 'having an affinity for technology' follows directly.

Etymology

Technophilic comes from techno- meaning 'skill' or 'craft', which you see in technology, and -philic meaning 'loving', like philosophy ('love of wisdom'). So technophilic means 'loving technology'.