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industrial

 

[ ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

revolution

Relating to or characterized by industry; hard-working, diligent, and skillful in making things by hand or machine.

Synonyms

commercial, factory, manufacturing, productive

Examples of usage

  • Industrial workers are the backbone of the economy.
  • She comes from a long line of industrial craftsmen.
  • The industrial revolution marked a significant shift in manufacturing processes.
  • His industrial skills are highly sought after in the market.
  • Industrial design combines functionality and aesthetics.
Context #2 | Adjective

safety

Designed or suitable for use in industry.

Synonyms

commercial, factory, manufacturing, professional

Examples of usage

  • Industrial safety regulations are strictly enforced in the factory.
  • The workers wear industrial-grade protective gear.
  • This machine is an industrial model, meant for heavy-duty use.
Context #3 | Noun

area

A place where manufacturing takes place; a factory or industry.

Synonyms

factory, industrial park, manufacturing plant, mill

Examples of usage

  • The industrial zone is located on the outskirts of the city.
  • She works in the industrial sector, overseeing production.

Translations

Translations of the word "industrial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 industrial

🇮🇳 औद्योगिक

🇩🇪 industriell

🇮🇩 industri

🇺🇦 промисловий

🇵🇱 przemysłowy

🇯🇵 工業の

🇫🇷 industriel

🇪🇸 industrial

🇹🇷 endüstriyel

🇰🇷 산업의

🇸🇦 صناعي

🇨🇿 průmyslový

🇸🇰 priemyselný

🇨🇳 工业的

🇸🇮 industrijski

🇮🇸 iðnaðar

🇰🇿 өнеркәсіптік

🇬🇪 სამრეწველო

🇦🇿 sənaye

🇲🇽 industrial

Etymology

The word 'industrial' originated in the early 17th century, from the French industriel or medieval Latin industrialis, based on Latin industria 'diligence'. The term became popular during the Industrial Revolution, a period of major industrialization that transformed economies and societies through the development of machinery, manufacturing, and production processes. The concept of industrialization continues to shape modern economies and technologies.

See also: agroindustry, industrialist, industriously, industry.

Word Frequency Rank

At #847 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.