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nontechnical

nontechnical

1 3.5
Easy to understand for people without special training
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnˈtɛknɪkəl/
translation icon : no técnico
  • The policy applies to both technical and nontechnical presentations.
  • technical or nontechnical
  • nontechnical competency
  • nontechnical services

Examples

  • Preventing an arms race between India, China, and Pakistan is an important goal, but it is best pursued in nontechnical ways.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Nevertheless, for both technical and nontechnical reasons, the language failed to be adopted by a broad user community.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Both of those routes are nontechnical, however.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Another nontechnical aspect of networking is important for students learning online.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Science News will regularly contribute articles to the site and provide an archive of nontechnical stories about the brain.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The linguist-trainer must try to use nontechnical language to make the basic concepts relevant and accessible to the teachers.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Nontechnical areas were defined as problem solving, stress management, professional characteristics, communication skills, and human relations principles.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Throughout training camp, a nontechnical, hands-on protocol was used to present information, questions were encouraged, and feedback was actively sought.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Jointly sponsored with Astronomy magazine, the weekend program featured over 50 nontechnical talks by noted professional and amateur astronomers on a wide range of topics.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The tutorial is designed for nontechnical users, making it easy for anyone to understand.

Synonyms

untechnical
vsnontechnical
5.0

Simple language that does not need expert knowledge

emphasizes being clear and suitable for those without training
nonspecialized
vsnontechnical
4.1

Not limited to one area or skill and useful in many situations

highlights suitability for nonexperts rather than broad scope

Antonyms

technical
  • Specialized
350 4.4

About practical skills and knowledge for a job or field

How Technical

specialized
  • US
70 5.4
technical
  • Specialized
350 4.4
BASIC
  • Archaic
14 4.9
accessible
45 3.4
nontechnical
1 3.5

Surface Forms

nontechnical positive

Morphology

nontechnical = technical (transparent) = non + technical

The negative prefix 'non-' simply negates the adjective 'technical', yielding the straightforward meaning 'not technical'.

Etymology

The word nontechnical is made of non- meaning 'not' and technical, a word linked to 'skill' or 'craft' and seen in technology. So nontechnical means 'not needing special skill' and describes things that are easy to understand for people without special training.