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low-tech

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Simple, uncomplicated, primitive, not involving advanced technology.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Sometimes the low-tech ways are best: bash it with a rock, that'll loosen it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adjective

Meaning 2

not involving high technology

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: high-tech

History

Etymology

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