futuristic

[ fyoo-chuh-ris-tik ]

/ ˌfyu tʃəˈrɪs tɪk /

of or relating to the future: a futuristic view of the world.

ahead of the times; advanced: futuristic technology.

(sometimes initial capital letter) of or relating to futurism: the futuristic rejection of traditional forms.

Origin of futuristic

First recorded in 1910–15; future + -istic

fu·tur·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb non·fu·tur·is·tic, adjective sem·i·fu·tur·is·tic, adjective un·fu·tur·is·tic, adjective

In the future, the ship could be fitted with futuristic lasers and electro-magnetic rail-guns too.

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The massive inflatable structure is filled with multi-colored light and takes a prehistoric yet futuristic shape.

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It looks like a futuristic chaise longue, and is almost Grecian in its blinding-white color.

Inside North America’s First Islamic Art Museum |Shinan Govani |September 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
It is no coincidence that the strategies striving to solve SCI are futuristic.

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Even better, it would use the funds to construct a futuristic $5 billion battery plant.

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It does not care twopence whether the method of their revelation is new or old, academic or futuristic.

The Art of Letters |Robert Lynd
On the job, the atmosphere was getting a bit too rich and futuristic.

Stamped Caution |Raymond Zinke Gallun
Yes, I, with all the futuristic contempt for woman, am ever caught up afresh by the mystery of woman.

The Mutiny of the Elsinore |Jack London
Yes, of course, you would be on his side—all this Futuristic nonsense.

Second Plays |A. A. Milne
Yes, of course, you would be on his side–all this Futuristic nonsense.

Mr. Pim Passes By |Alan Alexander Milne

futuristic

/ (ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk) /

denoting or relating to design, technology, etc, that is thought likely to be current or fashionable at some future time; ultramodern

of or relating to futurism

futuristically, adverb