adjective

industrial

industrial

The city has a large industrial area.

The city has a large industrial area.

They are facing industrial action next week.

They are facing industrial action next week.

((industrial)) ((noun)) relating to industry The city has a large industrial area.

Synonyms: manufacturing, factory-related; Antonyms: agricultural, residential

From Latin 'industria' (diligence), with the adjective-forming suffix '-al'.

Think of 'industry' + '-al' = 'related to industry'. Picture a factory with smokestacks.

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