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

But remember that, in most cases, nontechnical people don’t share your passion for the details. —IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025

These platforms allowed even nontechnical actors to launch sophisticated ransomware campaigns by renting tools and infrastructure from seasoned operators. —Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

The organizations that thrive in the coming decades will be those that can master both the technical and the nontechnical, thereby realizing the value of true data and AI literacy. —Ben Jones, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025

Explore resources that offer comprehensive approaches to developing these capabilities, including both technical and nontechnical elements. —Ben Jones, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nontechnical

• electrotechnical
• geotechnical
• technical