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un·spe·cial·ized | \ ˌən-ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd 
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\Definition of unspecialized
: not differentiated for a particular end or fitted for a particular purpose : not specialized unspecialized cells unspecialized conditions
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Synonyms & Antonyms for unspecialized
Synonyms
- all-around
- (also all-round),
- all-purpose,
- catholic,
- general,
- general-purpose,
- unlimited,
- unqualified,
- unrestricted
Antonyms
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Examples of unspecialized in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web Researchers have known for decades that a group of unspecialized stem cells called neoblasts help planaria regenerate.
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Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "This one, newly discovered cell can remake a whole animal," 14 June 2018 Many thought that these unspecialized cells could be a panacea.
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Maya Wei-haas, Smithsonian, "Tear Your Meniscus? This “Living Bandage” May Help," 10 Jan. 2017 Many thought that these unspecialized cells could be a panacea.
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Maya Wei-haas, Smithsonian, "Tear Your Meniscus? This “Living Bandage” May Help," 10 Jan. 2017
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The first known use of unspecialized was in 1874
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