'technologically-impaired' originates from the combination of 'technology' and 'impaired,' where 'technology' refers to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, and 'impaired' means weakened or damaged.

The term 'impaired' has been used in various contexts to denote a lack of ability or function, and when combined with 'technologically,' it specifically refers to a lack of technological skills.

Initially, 'impaired' meant 'weakened or damaged,' but in this context, it evolved to mean 'lacking proficiency.'