1. in a way that is not technical; without using specialized or professional terminology
Usage: often used to indicate a simplified or lay explanation of a complex topic

Examples

• Nontechnically speaking, a virus is a tiny organism that makes you sick.
• The engineer explained the concept nontechnically so the general audience could understand.
• Nontechnically, you could say the internet is a network of connected computers.
• She described the medical procedure nontechnically to help her patient feel less anxious.
• The scientist presented the findings nontechnically in the public lecture.