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Definition of technothriller

technothriller

/ˈtɛknoʊˌθrɪlɚ/
tech · no · thril · ler
Plural:technothrillers
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technothriller Lexical Profile

technothriller Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A work of suspense fiction, such as a novel or film, in which detailed descriptions of advanced technology, science, or engineering play a central role in the plot.

Example

"Her latest novel is a fast-paced technothriller about a team of software engineers racing to secure a vulnerable power grid."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

technophobia
technophobic
technospeak
technothriller
tecoma
tecomanthe
tecomaria

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a compound of the prefix 'techno-' (from Ancient Greek 'tekhne', meaning art or craft) and 'thriller', popularized in the 1980s by authors such as Michael Crichton and Tom Clancy.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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