NONSPECIFIC Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

nonspecific

adjective

ˌnän-spi-ˈsi-fik

Definition of nonspecific

as in general

relating to the main elements and not to specific details his criticism of the picture is fairly nonspecific, but he clearly doesn't like it

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Recent Examples of nonspecific The previous system, which was dropped in 2011, was criticized for offering perpetual, nonspecific alerts. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026 The first signs are nonspecific, including fever, cough, a runny nose and red eyes. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 This swelling is often accompanied by other nonspecific viral symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026 Universal Friend adopted the name, uniform, and grooming of a nonspecific gender. — Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonspecific

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Others, like Chevanni Davids, a 33-year-old South African man living in Bali, use them to maintain a general sense of well-being.

— Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ukraine's military general staff said Monday that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which is situated nearly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from Ukrainian territory and close to Russia's border with Kazakhstan.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of general

Adjective

Importantly, these are healthy changes as the heart doesn’t have to work as hard and the entire cardiovascular system becomes much more efficient along with the overall improved conditioning of the athlete.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
The overall structure has a solid foundation, with the use of 165-MPa ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), a strong material that can handle the construction's cantilevered roof areas and curved structures.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Definition of overall

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Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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