tech-centricity
|tech-cen-tric-i-ty|
/tɛkˌsɛnˈtrɪsɪti/
a focus or orientation centered on technology
Etymology
'tech-centricity' originates from Modern English, specifically the clipped element 'tech-' from 'technology' and the compound element '-centricity' formed from 'centric' + the suffix '-ity'.
'technology' ultimately derives from Greek 'techne' meaning 'art, craft', while 'centricity' is formed from Latin and Greek roots through English 'centric' (from Greek 'kentron' meaning 'center') plus the abstract noun suffix '-ity'; these parts were combined in Modern English to create the coinage 'tech-centricity'.
Initially formed to describe the quality of being centered on technology, the term has come to capture both strategic orientation and cultural attitudes that prioritize technological solutions over other considerations.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organizational or strategic orientation that prioritizes technology in decision making, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
The company's tech-centricity led it to invest heavily in automation and AI even before market demand surged.
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Noun 2
a design or product-development mindset that emphasizes technical features and capabilities over usability, accessibility, or user needs.
Critics warned that the app's tech-centricity made it powerful but difficult for average users to operate.
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Last updated: 2026/01/16 09:56