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generalized

/ˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.laɪzd/
(UK: generalised)
gen · er · al · ized
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• adjective

1

Not detailed or specific; broad, comprehensive, or applicable to a wide range of situations.

Example

"The report offered only a generalized overview of the economic trends rather than a detailed breakdown."

2

Affecting or spread throughout the entire body or organism rather than being confined to one specific area (especially in medicine).

Example

"The patient presented with a generalized rash and mild fever following the allergic reaction."

3

Not specially adapted or modified for a particular environment, function, or diet (in biology).

Example

"Raccoons are generalized omnivores capable of thriving in a wide variety of habitats."

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• Nearby Words

generality
generalization
generalize
generalized
generalizer
generally
generalship

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Generalized. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/generalized
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