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generalized

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gen·er·al·ized  (jnr--lzd)
adj.
1. Biology Not specifically adapted to a particular environment or function; not specialized.
2. Generally prevalent: observed a state of generalized discontent.
3. Medicine
a. Involving an entire organ.
b. Spreading through or affecting the entire body; not localized: a generalized infection.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.generalized - not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment; "the hedgehog is a primitive and generalized mammal"
generalised
biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms
unspecialised, unspecialized - not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function
generalized
adjective vague, obscure, unspecified, hazy, nebulous generalized feelings of inadequacy
Translations
generalized [ˈdʒɛnrəlaɪzd] generalised (British) adj
(= general) [discussion] → général(e); [feeling] → général(e)
(MEDICINE) [problem, condition] → généralisé(e)
general knowledge n → culture f générale


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