atechnic
|a-tech-nic|
C2
/eɪˈtɛknɪk/
not technical; lacking technique
Etymology
Etymology Information
'atechnic' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'a-' and the word 'technē', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'technē' meant 'art, craft'.
Historical Evolution
'atechnic' was formed in modern English by prefixing 'a-' to 'technic' (from Latin/Greek 'technicus'/'technikos'), producing the adjective 'atechnic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to art or craft', and over time it came to be used as 'not technical' or 'lacking technical skill' in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not technical; not relating to technology or technical methods.
The report was intentionally atechnic, written for a general audience rather than technical specialists.
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Last updated: 2025/11/09 22:24