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Definition of unspecific

unspecific

/ˌʌnspəˈsɪfɪk/
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Adverb:unspecifically
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unspecific Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not clearly defined, detailed, or exact; general or vague.

Example

"The spokesperson gave an unspecific timeline for when the software update would finally be released."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unspecific' and 'nonspecific' both mean lacking precision in everyday contexts, 'nonspecific' is strictly preferred in medical and scientific terminology (such as a 'nonspecific immune response' or 'nonspecific symptoms') to denote something not restricted to a single cause or pathogen.

• Rhymes for unspecific

• Nearby Words

unspeakably
unspecialized
unspecifiable
unspecific
unspecifically
unspecified
unspectacular

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