'technophilia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'philia,' where 'philia' meant 'love' or 'affection.'

'philia' transformed into the modern English suffix '-philia,' and eventually became part of the word 'technophilia' through the combination with 'techno-' from 'technology.'

Initially, it meant 'love or affection for technology,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.