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communication technology
communications technology
communicational technology

Out of the three, which one is correct ? I think all are correct but used in different occasions. Am I right ?
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communication technology
communications technology
communicational technology

Out of the three, which one is correct ? I think all are correct but used in different occasions. Am I right ?
communication (noun) + technology (ok)

This is a noun used to modify another noun.
Means, one kind of communication technique.

communications (plural noun) + technology (ok)
Means, more than one communication technique.

communicational (adjective) + technology (ok, but rare)

Means, X technology is used for communicating. It's communicational, like educational is to educational software.

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Great :) I also think along the same line. Ask to double confirm it :) Thanks
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