untechnical
/' n'teknik l/
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Definition
- Adjective: Not involving or requiring specialized technical knowledge, skills, or terminology; accessible to a general audience or not related to the practical arts and sciences.
Usage
- The word "untechnical" describes language, explanations, descriptions, or discussions that avoid complex, specialized, or scientific jargon. It is the opposite of "technical."
- It is used to make information clear and understandable to people who are not experts in a particular field.
Examples
- The manual was rewritten in untechnical language so that all customers could understand the setup process.
- Her untechnical explanation of blockchain helped the beginners grasp the core concept.
- The report focused on the untechnical aspects of the project, such as community impact and cost.
Advanced Usage
- "in untechnical terms": A phrase used to introduce a simplified explanation.
- To put it in untechnical terms, the engine works like a pump.
- "untechnical discussion": A conversation that avoids deep specialist details.
- The meeting was an untechnical discussion about the software's benefits for our workflow.
Variants and Related Words
- Nontechnical (adj): This is a more common synonym with the same meaning as "untechnical."
- The article provided a nontechnical overview of quantum physics.
- Layperson's (adj): Designed for or understandable by a person who is not an expert.
- A layperson's guide to legal terms.
Synonyms
- Non-specialist: Not designed for or requiring experts.
- Plain-language: Using clear, ordinary words.
- Accessible: Easy to understand or approach.
Antonyms
- Technical: Involving specialized knowledge or details.
- Specialized: Requiring focused expertise.
- Jargon-filled: Full of terminology specific to a profession or group.
Adjective
- not characteristic of or skilled in applied arts and sciences
- nontechnical aspects of the job
- nontechnical training
- an untechnical reader
- in clear effective nontechnical language