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futuristic

fyoot-shuh-RIHS-tihk

Futuristic (adjective) means looking or seeming so advanced that it appears to belong to the future. Example: “The new building has a futuristic glass facade.”

adjective

Looking or seeming so advanced that it appears to belong to the future.

"The new building has a futuristic glass facade."

"The concept car looked futuristic, with no visible steering wheel."

How to use futuristic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLooking like something from a far-off, technologically advanced time.

Common pairings

futuristic design futuristic technology futuristic city

Word forms

more futuristic comparative, most futuristic superlative

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Etymology

From future + the adjective-forming suffix -istic.

Synonyms

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futurist

Related words

futurist

Rhymes for futuristic

holistic sadistic artistic autistic logistic heuristic statistic realistic ballistic hedonistic linguistic optimistic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “futuristic” mean?

The word “futuristic” means looking or seeming so advanced that it appears to belong to the future. In plain terms, looking like something from a far-off, technologically advanced time.

How do you pronounce “futuristic”?

“Futuristic” is pronounced fyoot-shuh-RIHS-tihk (/ˌfjut͡ʃəˈɹɪstɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “futuristic” in a sentence?

Here is “futuristic” used in a sentence: “The new building has a futuristic glass facade.”

What part of speech is “futuristic”?

“Futuristic” is an adjective.

Is “futuristic” a common word?

“Futuristic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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