industrial
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl/
KK: /ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl/
adjective
Definition
Related to or used in the production of goods and services, often involving factories and manufacturing processes.
Example
The city has many industrial areas where factories are located.
Conversation
Have you seen the new industrial area they built downtown?
Yeah, it's impressive how much they've developed it.
I heard they're planning more industrial projects in the future.
That could really boost the local economy!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
manufacturing
commercial
economic
Antonyms
rural
agricultural
nonindustrial
noun
Definition
A person or company that is involved in the production of goods or services in a specific sector of the economy.
Example
The industrial hired several new workers to meet the growing demand for their products.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about working in an industrial field?
Not really, but I know it's a big part of the economy.
Yeah, I read that many people find good jobs in industrial companies.
Root Explanation
Industrial → It is formed from "industria" (from Latin, meaning diligence or hard work) and the suffix "-al" (meaning relating to). The word "industrial" refers to something that is related to or characterized by industry or manufacturing, emphasizing the aspect of hard work involved in production.
Memory Tip
Think of 'diligence' ('industria') when you remember that 'industrial' relates to hard work and manufacturing.
Visually Confused Words
unindustrial
proindustrial
preindustrial
nonindustrial
sinuatrial
infusorial
deindustrialize