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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
| − | Technology springs from Greek root word ''tekne'' meaning ''child''. It refers to the remarkable speed and ease with which a child can master a craft or trade which the child's parent, as an adult, may have spent 20 years in an apprenticeship to learn. | + | Technology springs from the Greek root word ''tekne'' meaning ''child''. It refers to the remarkable speed and ease with which a child can master a craft or trade which the child's parent, as an adult, may have spent 20 years in an apprenticeship to learn. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:49, December 21, 2018
Technology is a collective term for any man-made tool or tools that serve a purpose in solving a dilemma or problem.
The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines technology as "the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area", or "a capability given by the practical application of knowledge".[1]
Technological Development has preceded throughout history with one invention building upon others.
Some modern examples of technological innovations are:
Etymology
Technology springs from the Greek root word tekne meaning child. It refers to the remarkable speed and ease with which a child can master a craft or trade which the child's parent, as an adult, may have spent 20 years in an apprenticeship to learn.
References
See also
External links
- Car of the future Bayer MaterialScience
- Technology Encyclopædia Britannica.
- History of Technology Encyclopædia Britannica.