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单词 nonspecific
释义

nonspecific

adjective

non·​spe·​cif·​ic ˌnän-spi-ˈsi-fik How to pronounce nonspecific (audio)
: not specific: such as
a
: lacking in detail or particulars
nonspecific answers
a nonspecific description
b
: not caused by a specific or identified agent
nonspecific enteritis
c
: not restricted to a particular category, situation, or group
nonspecific flu-like symptoms
d
: not affecting a particular region or part
nonspecific pain
e
: having a general purpose, effect, or action : lacking in specificity
nonspecific antiviral agents
nonspecific irritants
nonspecifically
ˌnän-spi-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce nonspecific (audio)
adverb
After a toxic protein is released into the bloodstream, it is taken up by macrophages, cells that nonspecifically scavenge and ingest various substances. Harald von Boehmer and Pawel Kisielow

Synonyms

  • all-around
  • all-round
  • bird's-eye
  • broad
  • general
  • overall
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Frank himself could easily be a habitué of an old Max Fleischer cartoon—a cousin to Bimbo the Dog, perhaps—with his rubbery black limbs, white gloves and shoes, and cute, bestial, species-nonspecific features. Sam Thielman, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022 There are patterns of nonspecific biophysical interactions between amino acids and the letters in RNA — hydrophobic amino acids are more likely to interact with hydrophobic bases. Viviane Callier, Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2022 The symptoms for glioblastoma are very nonspecific most times, too, with nausea and headaches chief among them. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 28 July 2022 Melioidosis has a wide range of nonspecific symptoms such as fever, joint pain and headaches and can cause conditions that include pneumonia, abscess formation or blood infections. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 July 2022 These are two speculative statements of conjecture bookmarked on either end by claims made using nonspecific words like if and could. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 18 July 2022 Many symptoms of low thyroid hormone level (fatigue, low energy, weight gain) are nonspecific and might be caused by another condition. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 10 June 2022 Myocarditis is most often caused by nonspecific viral infections. Jacqueline Howard And Nadia Kounang, CNN, 3 June 2022 Initial symptoms of hepatitis are nonspecific, meaning that a lot of people get these symptoms due to other causes. Katia Hetter, CNN, 9 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nonspecific

adjective

non·​spe·​cif·​ic -spi-ˈsif-ik How to pronounce nonspecific (audio)
: not specific: as
a
: not caused by a specific or identified agent
nonspecific enteritis
b
: not restricted to a particular category, situation, or group
nonspecific flu-like symptoms
c
: not affecting a particular region or part
nonspecific pain
d
: having a general purpose, effect, or action
nonspecific antiviral agents
nonspecific irritants

nonspecific

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • general
  • broad
  • overall
  • vague
  • comprehensive
  • extensive
  • expansive
  • unspecified
  • wide
  • all-round
  • nebulous
  • bird's-eye
  • inclusive
  • sweeping
  • indeterminate
  • vast
  • infinite
  • all-around
  • panoramic
  • boundless
  • nondescript
  • absolute
  • unlimited
  • unrestricted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • specific
  • limited
  • molecular
  • detailed
  • particularized
  • distinct
  • delineated
  • explicit
  • restricted
  • precise
  • specified
  • comprehensive
  • full
  • elaborate
  • sharp
  • thorough
  • individual
  • particular
  • peculiar
  • mapped (out)
  • itemized
  • close-up
  • singular
  • enumerated
  • listed
  • inventoried
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