UNTECHNICAL Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

untechnical

adjective

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Recent Examples of untechnical There is something in him that deeply resonates with us, something completely untechnical, unstylized, and unformalized. — Michael Lapointe, The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2022

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Adjective

But other, nontechnical problems may still prevent such a system from being useful.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Many nontechnical business leaders—some running their function a certain way for a decade or more—aren't AI-fluent, and internal advocacy alone isn't enough.

— Ankur Pal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of nontechnical

Adjective

There’s a distinction between general reasoning models, like LLMs, and the specialized AI biofoundation models like protein language models and protein structure prediction.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
Prior to this, Asian artists largely had to compete in the best global music performance category or the broader general pop fields.

— Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of general

Adjective

That could create an unusual situation in which an ordinary consumer turns on a feature built into a mainstream device and, at least technically, runs afoul of state law by using it during a private conversation without everyone's consent.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Spanish scientists have developed an experimental type of self-disinfecting cotton fabric, which is activated via ordinary white light.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of ordinary

Adjective

The platform has heard its users’ complaints about lengthy, generic missives never touched by human hands loud and clear.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Double haters, those who are unfavorable toward both parties, who make up about 2 in 10 voters, favor the Democratic candidate over the Republican candidate in the generic ballot by 26 percentage points, 58% to 32%.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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