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
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
The phylogeny of Typhlochactidae challenges the conventional wisdom that ecological specialization (stenotopy) is unidirectional and irreversible, falsifying Cope's Law of the unspecialized and Dollo's Law of evolutionary irreversibility.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2010
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
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability to develop into different cell types.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 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
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
The phylogeny of Typhlochactidae challenges the conventional wisdom that ecological specialization (stenotopy) is unidirectional and irreversible, falsifying Cope's Law of the unspecialized and Dollo's Law of evolutionary irreversibility.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2010
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
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability to develop into different cell types.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 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 one year of unlimited digital access for only $3.33 $1.50 per month.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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Article 2 does not grant the president unlimited power.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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These three new books explore such decelerations, and seek to move from urbanism toward a more general political philosophy.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a seller, the club is open to moving its pending unrestricted free agents — provided the returns are sufficiently enticing.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trading Thuney gives the Chiefs, who had 20 unrestricted free agents heading into this offseason, more resources to sign Smith and those other players.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That should help make general-purpose humanoid robots more affordable and facilitate their expansion into new markets such as retail, elder care, and home use.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The field of robotics – particularly humanoid, general-purpose robots – is advancing at an incredible rate.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Unspecialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecialized. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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