neotechnic, a.
(niːəʊˈtɛknɪk)
[f. neo- + Gr. τεχνικ-ός (see technic a. and n.).]
Denoting, or belonging to, the most recent stage of industrial development. Hence neoˈtechnics, neotechnic technology.
| 1915 P. Geddes Cities in Evolution iv. 64 Simply substituting -technic for -lithic, we may distinguish the earlier and ruder elements of the Industrial Age as Paleotechnic, the newer and still often incipient elements disengaging themselves from these as Neotechnic. 1927 Neotechnics [see geotechnics (geo-)]. 1934 [see eotechnic a.]. 1963 Punch 21 Aug. 284/1 The forms, symbolism and idiom of neotechnics. 1967 Punch 27 Sept. 451/1 The country would be rejigged to meet the challenge of the neotechnic revolution. |