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

Testimonials and videos on social media have documented arrests of immigrants in the middle of public streets, generating a generalized state of fear. —Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025

Writing outside of a traditional educational environment could also provide more insight into how AI works in more generalized tasks. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 June 2025

In an effort to seem inclusive, many medtech brand strategies end up overly generalized, lacking the nuance needed to truly connect. —Christy Saia-Owenby, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

The idea that a generalized large language model (LLM) can seamlessly navigate the complexities of wealth management, asset management, or insurance is fundamentally flawed. —Dr. Vinay Nair, Founder and Ceo Of Tifin, CNBC, 10 June 2025

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
• industrialised
• industrialized
• materialised
• materialized

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