nontechnical

adjective

non·​tech·​ni·​cal ˌnän-ˈtek-ni-kəl 

: not technical: such as

a

: not related to technique or technical skills or subjects

Most of the criticism focused on nontechnical aspects of care—not whether the diagnosis or surgery was correct but on the overall experience of the patient.

—Tara Lagu

b

: not being or using technical or specialized terminology

The doctor explained the effects of the disease in nontechnical terms.

Most of the writing in this book is nontechnical, meaning that it can be understood by the 99.7 percent of the public who are trained in neither science nor engineering.

—Timothy Ferris

c

: not having or requiring technical or specialized knowledge or skills

I believe that e-books should be targeted at nontechnical users, but I can't imagine my mother-in-law reading her romance novels on one.

—Paul MacFarlane

nontechnically

ˌnän-ˈtek-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

describing the problem clearly and nontechnically

Examples of nontechnical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Collaboration between technical and nontechnical teams ensures AI solutions align with business needs. —Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Knowing how integral image is to fans, Mercedes is looking for an executive who will manage drivers’ nontechnical apparel and footwear such as personal, fitness, formal and travel clothing, as well as their walk-in attire for the F1 paddock and trackside. —Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024

As outlined earlier, some platforms are more accessible for nontechnical users, whereas others may require substantial technical skills and a development team to manage effectively—but the rewards for doing so can be high. —Robert Giovannini, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

There’s also coursework that ranges from introductory classes for nontechnical roles to more complex learning for those in data science roles. —John Kell, Fortune, 2 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above