English adjective: industrial | |||
1. | industrial of or relating to or resulting from industry | ||
Samples | Industrial output. | ||
2. | industrial having highly developed industries | ||
Samples | The industrial revolution. An industrial nation. | ||
Similar | developed, highly-developed, industrialised, industrialized, postindustrial | ||
See also | progressive | ||
Antonyms | nonindustrial | ||
3. | industrial employed in industry | ||
Samples | The industrial classes. Industrial work. | ||
Similar | blue-collar | ||
Antonyms | white-collar | ||
4. | industrial suitable to stand up to hard wear | ||
Samples | Industrial carpeting. | ||
Similar | heavy-duty | ||
Antonyms | light-duty | ||