unspecialized

adjective

ˌən-ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd How to pronounce unspecialized (audio)
Definition of unspecializednext
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. — 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
  1. unlimited
  2. general
  3. unrestricted
  4. general-purpose
Adjective
  • As an independent expenditure committee, Unidos Con Karen Bass is allowed to raise campaign donations in unlimited amounts.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Unlimited Plan includes unlimited monthly messages, subject to a fair-use policy, plus priority customer support and access to future features and models.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of unlimited
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  • His dip in the polling this month seems less attributable to any new policy position or statements than to just a general gloom among California residents about the state’s direction, Baldassare said.
    — Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • That’s the case in Baltimore County as well — the administrative officer is paid a flat annual salary and does not receive general increases or cost-of-living adjustments.
    — Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • In the mid-2000s, then-President Hugo Chávez set out to tally reserves in the Orinoco Belt, amid increasing global oil prices and virtually unrestricted government spending.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Irving has a player-option on his contract for the 2027-28 season, and will be unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2028.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of unrestricted
Adjective
  • Unlike general-purpose image generators, IllustratorMagic is designed to maintain character consistency throughout a book.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Any function whose work can be pointed at a proper model of its underlying business, instead of at a general-purpose language model, is starting to compound the same way Anthropic’s engineering did a year ago.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of general-purpose

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