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futurology

[ fyoo-chuh-rol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the study or forecasting of trends or developments in science, technology, political or social structure, etc.


futurology

/ ˌːʃəˈɒəɪ /

noun

  1. the study or prediction of the future of mankind
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Derived Forms

  • ˌڳܳٳܰˈDZDz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ڳ·ٳܰ··Dz·· [fyoo-cher-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of futurology1

First recorded in 1945–50; future + -o- + -logy
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Example Sentences

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Mr. Yeo said there was an element of “futurology” to his work.

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You can often find our stories being shared and discussed in places like r/politics and r/futurology.

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They have an air of remoteness, a whiff of futurology.

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I was talking to a friend who for a while was into futurology, and he told me he had to quit reading about it because he was perpetually disappointed.

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Throughout, Clarke's futurology was enhanced by an awareness of the history of civilization, science and technology.

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