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nontechnical

nontechnical

1 3.5
Easy to understand for people without special training
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnˈtɛknɪkəl/
: 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
1 5.0

Simple language that does not need expert knowledge

emphasizes being clear and suitable for those without training
nonspecialized
vsnontechnical
1 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
522 4.4

About practical skills and knowledge for a job or field

How Technical

specialized
  • US
88 5.4
technical
  • Specialized
522 4.4
BASIC
  • Archaic
4 4.9
accessible
29 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.