as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
preferred to have one unspecialized tool rather than buy 16 specialized ones
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Recent Examples of unspecialized
Studies over the past decade have suggested that treatment via pluripotent stem cells—a type of unspecialized cell that can develop into other types of cells—could lead to a cure, per the Independent’s Vishwam Sankaran.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Upon the completion of basic training, an individual's first assignment will be given about a week later as an unspecialized seaman or fireman.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2023
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can be manipulated into becoming mature cells with special functions.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022
Stem cells are basic and unspecialized cells that can develop into more specialized cells, similar to a versatile raw ingredient that appears in many dishes.
—Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2022
Therapeutic Cloning Stem cells, which are unspecialized and can renew themselves through cell division, are derived from a cloned embryo.
—Molly Glick, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2021
Researchers have known for decades that a group of unspecialized stem cells called neoblasts help planaria regenerate.
—Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 14 June 2018
Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Upon the completion of basic training, an individual's first assignment will be given about a week later as an unspecialized seaman or fireman.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2023
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can be manipulated into becoming mature cells with special functions.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022
Stem cells are basic and unspecialized cells that can develop into more specialized cells, similar to a versatile raw ingredient that appears in many dishes.
—Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2022
Therapeutic Cloning Stem cells, which are unspecialized and can renew themselves through cell division, are derived from a cloned embryo.
—Molly Glick, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2021
Researchers have known for decades that a group of unspecialized stem cells called neoblasts help planaria regenerate.
—Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 14 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspecialized
Adjective
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Get unlimited digital access to Vogue including the Spring issue for $3 $1/month for one year.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sample bites from Cincinnati's restaurant scene Enjoy unlimited small plates and food samples, two drink tickets, a live DJ and oversized games.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Geopolitics aside, this news is a huge deal for the BCIs in general.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Vaughn Hardenberg Westwood The Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets all the attention and accolades as being one of the smartest and most successful general managers in sports, and deservedly so.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The negotiating period for representatives of unrestricted free agents to speak with other teams begins Monday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Dallas used the franchise tag to keep receiver George Pickens from becoming an unrestricted free agent, but that’s merely a Band-Aid.—
Omar Kelly
March 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The company says specialized hardware can handle its massive AI workloads more efficiently than general-purpose chips.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The shortage would not be of general-purpose semiconductors, or microcontrollers, that caused plant shutdowns, low vehicle inventories, disabled features and higher prices in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Unspecialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecialized. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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