industrial

in-dus-tri-al · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or characterized by industry, especially manufacturing.

  2. 2.

    Having highly developed industries.

  3. 3.

    Designed or suitable for use in industry.

Phrases & expressions

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    Industrial Revolution — the period of rapid industrialization in the 18th-19th centuries
  • •
    industrial action — strikes or other protests by workers
  • •
    industrial estate — an area designated for factories and warehouses

Related words

Antonyms: agricultural, residential
See also: industrialize, industrious, industry
Synonyms: commercial, manufacturing

Etymology

From Latin industria ("diligence, activity") + -al. The word gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.