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Definition of nonspecific

nonspecific

/ˌnɑːnspəˈsɪfɪk/
non · spe · cif · ic
Adverb:nonspecifically
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nonspecific Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not detailed, exact, or restricted to a particular thing or category; general or broad in scope.

Example

"The committee issued a nonspecific statement that left many questions unanswered."

2

(In medicine and biology) Not caused by a single identifiable pathogen, or acting generally against a wide range of threats rather than targeting a particular organism or condition.

Example

"Fever and fatigue are nonspecific symptoms that can accompany dozens of different illnesses."

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• Rhymes for nonspecific

• Nearby Words

nonspeaker
nonspeaking
nonspecialist
nonspecific
nonstandard
nonstarter
nonstick

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