generalized

adjective

gen·​er·​al·​ized ˈje-nə-rə-ˌlīzd 

ˈjen-rə-

: made general

especially : not highly differentiated biologically nor strictly adapted to a particular environment

Examples of generalized in a Sentence

The patient has been experiencing generalized pain.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pathak explained that the ability to compensate for injury is one of the most important aspects of generalized physical intelligence. — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

China responded by building around more readily available and generalized CPUs. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 28 June 2026

Facility-level data gives brands the evidence needed to demonstrate compliance, substantiate product claims, and respond to regulatory requirements without relying on generalized assumptions or supplier declarations. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

Those conversations are critical because the strongest thought leadership is rooted in firsthand experience and real market intelligence, not generalized commentary. — Heather Rosenow, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing generalized

• generalized anxiety disorder

Rhymes for generalized

• americanized
• anathematized
• collateralized
• contextualized
• conventionalized
• demilitarized
• demineralized
• departmentalized
• depersonalized
• industrialised
• industrialized
• materialised

Medical Definition

generalized

adjective

gen·​er·​al·​ized

variants or British generalised

1

a

: spread or extended throughout the body : affecting many parts of the body

generalized paralysis

generalized aches and pains

b

: affecting or involving all of a single part or region of the body

generalized back pain

generalized mouth soreness

2

: not highly differentiated biologically nor strictly adapted to a particular environment

a primitive generalized mammal