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
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The patient has been experiencing generalized pain.
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Michael B. Horn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
It has been corrupted over time into something like a generalized celebration of Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and the other 43 highly varied men who preceded them in holding the nation’s highest office.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
While imprinting explains the geese's attachment, the intensity of their reaction could also stem from a more generalized animal response to distress in companions.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Although no specific dosage guidance exists for this type of magnesium, generalized guidelines exist.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for generalized
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“Generalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generalized. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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