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untechnical

untechnical

5.0
Simple language that does not need expert knowledge
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnˈtɛknɪkəl/
translation icon : no técnico
  • She explained the project in an untechnical way, so that even those without a science background could understand.

Examples

  • The workshop was very untechnical, making it easy for everyone to participate without any specialized knowledge.

  • Yet one in four Europeans has a very untechnical solution to the problem: written instructions for their loved ones.

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  • His untechnical approach to the topic allowed the audience to grasp the main ideas without feeling confused.

Synonyms

nontechnical
vsuntechnical
1 3.5

Easy to understand for people without special training

is about being free of field-specific skills mainly in applied sciences or arts

Antonyms

technical
  • Specialized
350 4.4

About practical skills and knowledge for a job or field

specialized
  • US
70 5.4

Made for a particular job, activity, or area

How Technical

specialized
  • US
70 5.4
technical
  • Specialized
350 4.4
untechnical
5.0
basic
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

untechnical positive

Morphology

untechnical = technical (transparent) = un + technical

The negative prefix 'un-' attaches to the adjective 'technical' producing the straightforward meaning 'not technical', which is directly inferable by learners.

Etymology

Untechnical is made of the prefix un- ('not') and technical, which comes from a root meaning 'skill' and appears in words like technique and technology. So, untechnical means 'not technical' and describes language or a way of working that avoids special expert words and is easy for most people to understand.