'technology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'technologia', where 'techne' meant 'art, skill' and 'logia' meant 'study of'.

'technologia' transformed into the Latin word 'technologia', and eventually became the modern English word 'technology' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'the study of art or skill', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes'.