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.
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Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
13 Mar. 2026
The first signs are nonspecific, including fever, cough, a runny nose and red eyes.
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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.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Universal Friend adopted the name, uniform, and grooming of a nonspecific gender.
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Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nonspecific
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
Adjective
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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
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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.
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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.
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Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.
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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.
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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