non-technical
|non-tech-ni-cal|
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/nɑnˈtɛknɪkəl/
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/nɒnˈtɛknɪkəl/
simple, not specialized
Etymology
'non-technical' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'technical' from Greek 'technikos', meaning 'of art or skill'.
'Technikos' transformed into the Latin 'technicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'technical'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-technical'.
Initially, 'technical' meant 'pertaining to art or skill', and 'non-technical' evolved to mean 'not involving specialized knowledge'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or requiring specialized knowledge or skills.
The book is written in a non-technical style, making it accessible to a general audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41