What is futuristic? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of futuristic

futuristicadjective

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/ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk//ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

Where does the word futuristic come from?

The word "futuristic" is a relatively recent addition to the English language. It emerged in the late 19th century, derived from the word "future." The suffix "-istic" signifies "characteristic of" or "relating to," making "futuristic" literally mean "characteristic of the future." The concept of the future and its potential for technological advancement was already present in the minds of writers and thinkers, but "futuristic" gave a specific term to describe a style, design, or concept inspired by this vision of the future.

Vocabulary summary futuristic

typeadjective

meaningfuturist

Example of vocabulary futuristicnamespace

meaning

extremely modern and unusual in appearance, as if belonging to a future time

  • futuristic design
meaning

imagining what the future will be like

  • a futuristic novel
  • The cover of the novel shows a futuristic city on the moon.

Synonyms and related words for futuristic

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