"technoference" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: technoferences [plural]
Etymology: Blend of techno- + interference. Coined by American researcher Brandon T. McDaniel c. 2013 in the context of couple and family relationships. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|techno-|interference}} Blend of techno- + interference, {{coin|en|Q47168319|in=c. 2013|nobycat=1}} Coined by American researcher Brandon T. McDaniel c. 2013 Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} technoference (countable and uncountable, plural technoferences)
  1. Interference in one's (social) life caused by technology, e.g. notifications and texts that interrupt what one is doing. Tags: countable, uncountable
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