generalized

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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

generalized

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past tense and past participle of generalize

Examples of generalized in a Sentence

Adjective

The patient has been experiencing generalized pain.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But while physical production of robots is on the up, Tesla acknowledged that its Optimus robots are still a far cry from handling generalized tasks. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

This distinction becomes especially important for executives, entrepreneurs and other high-performing professionals whose financial situations may contain variables that generalized advice does not adequately address. — Dr. Melissa Weathersby, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

But Tyler said rallies — and generalized rallying cries slamming Democrats — aren’t likely what Republicans need ahead of the midterms. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

The notion is that only those with a real stake in the dispute, not a generalized grievance, have the right to a hearing. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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