"untechnical" meaning in English

See untechnical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more untechnical [comparative], most untechnical [superlative]
Etymology: un- + technical Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|technical}} un- + technical Head templates: {{en-adj}} untechnical (comparative more untechnical, superlative most untechnical)
  1. Not technical.
    Sense id: en-untechnical-en-adj-PWD9Yhak Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-

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