Industrials

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌstriəlz/

Definitions of industrials

noun A type of stock or investment that represents companies in the industrial sector, such as manufacturing, energy, and construction.

Example Sentences

A1 Industrials are companies that manufacture products.

A2 The industrials sector is an important part of the economy.

B1 Investors are keeping an eye on industrials for potential growth.

B2 The industrials index rose sharply due to increased demand.

C1 Analysts predict a strong performance from industrials in the coming months.

C2 The industrials sector is facing challenges due to global economic uncertainty.

adjective Relating to or characteristic of industries or the industrial sector.

Example Sentences

A1 The industrials sector is important for the economy.

A2 She works in the industrials division of the company.

B1 The company specializes in industrials equipment manufacturing.

B2 The industrials sector has seen significant growth in recent years.

C1 Investors are keeping a close eye on the industrials market trends.

C2 The industrials sector plays a crucial role in driving economic development.

Examples of industrials in a Sentence

formal The industrials sector is experiencing steady growth this quarter.

informal Have you heard about the latest trends in industrials?

slang I'm thinking of investing in some industrials stocks.

figurative The industrials of the city never sleep, always buzzing with activity.

Grammatical Forms of industrials

plural

industrials

comparative

more industrial

superlative

most industrial

present tense

industrials

future tense

will industrials

perfect tense

have industrials

continuous tense

are industrials

singular

industrial

positive degree

more industrial

infinitive

to industrialize

gerund

industrializing

participle

industrialized

Origin and Evolution of industrials

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'industrials' originated from the Latin word 'industria' meaning diligence or skill.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe activities or products related to industry and manufacturing, the term 'industrials' has evolved to also encompass a specific sector of the stock market representing companies involved in heavy industry, manufacturing, and construction.