noun
- the study of possible future developments and trends, especially in technology and society
Usage: academic
Examples
- The university offers a course in futurology that examines technological trends.
- Experts in futurology predicted the rise of artificial intelligence decades ago.
- Her research in futurology focuses on climate change scenarios.
- The futurology conference brought together scientists and policy makers.
- Many predictions from 1960s futurology have proven surprisingly accurate.
- Corporate futurology helps companies plan long-term strategies.