industrial
industrial Lexical Profile
industrial Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to, characterized by, or engaged in industry, manufacturing, or large-scale commercial production.
"The city transformed from a quiet farming community into a major industrial hub during the nineteenth century."
Designed or suitable for heavy-duty use in factories or large-scale operations rather than for domestic or office use.
"The restaurant kitchen was equipped with an industrial dishwasher capable of sanitizing hundreds of plates an hour."
Featuring exposed utilitarian materials such as brick, steel, concrete, and ductwork, reminiscent of factories or warehouses.
"The loft apartment boasted a sleek industrial aesthetic with exposed iron beams and polished concrete floors."
• noun
A company engaged in manufacturing or heavy industry, or the stocks and shares issued by such a company (usually used in the plural).
"Blue-chip industrials led the stock market rally following the release of strong manufacturing data."
A genre of experimental and electronic music characterized by harsh, mechanical sounds, abrasive percussion, and provocative themes.
"Bands in the late 1970s pioneered industrial by blending synthesizers with the clanging sounds of scrap metal."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'industrial' (relating to manufacturing, factories, or economic industry) with 'industrious' (hardworking and diligent).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French 'industriel' or Medieval Latin 'industrialis', derived from Latin 'industria' ('diligence, activity'). The modern sense relating to large-scale manufacturing emerged during the late 18th-century Industrial Revolution.