Nontechnical
(adjective)
- Not relating to or involving technology or technical aspects.
- Not having specialized knowledge or technical skills.
Origin:
From non- + technical, formed in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- The nontechnical explanation made it easier for everyone to understand.
- The nontechnical person found it difficult to operate the complex machinery.
- The nontechnical writing was intended for a general audience.
- The nontechnical term was preferred for the presentation to a lay audience.
- The nontechnical approach was used to solve the problem, avoiding technical jargon.