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Nontechnical (non*tek*ni*cal) adj. – relating to or not involving technology; without specialized knowledge or technical terms: a nontechnical procedure; an easy-to-understand explanation. Nontechnical can also refer to a person’s background or abilities: a nontechnical speaker; a nontechnical writer.
While a wooden canoe and a stone knife are both forms of technology, blowing wind is not because it is a natural phenomenon rather than a human-made invention. To be considered a form of technology, an object or activity must be both man-made and useful in some way to improve people’s lives. For example, a new production technique can increase productivity, but it can’t do so on its own—the introduction of organisational changes is needed as well. The examples on this page have been programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'nontechnical.' Send us feedback. Merriam-Webster’s commitment to quality, accuracy and integrity in our definitions is reflected in our editorial policy.
