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futuristic

/ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/
fu · tur · is · tic
Adverb:futuristically
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1

Having or involving very modern technology or design that seems characteristic of the distant future.

Example

"The new concept car features a sleek, futuristic dashboard controlled entirely by voice and hand gestures."

2

Relating to or characteristic of the artistic and social movement of Futurism, which celebrated speed, machinery, and modernity.

Example

"The gallery hosted an exhibition of early twentieth-century futuristic paintings that captured the dynamic motion of urban life."

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• Rhymes for futuristic

• Nearby Words

futures
futurism
futurist
futuristic
futuristically
futz
fuzhou

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'futurist' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic', and popularized in the early 20th century through the Italian Futurism art movement.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Futuristic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/futuristic
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