generalized
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
not limited to one specific thing; broad or general.
referring to a broad application or characterization that lacks specific detail or specialization.
Simple“The report only gave a generalized view of the problem without any details.”
In context“The candidate's generalized promises failed to satisfy voters who were looking for concrete policy proposals regarding the local economy.”
UsageOften used to criticize a lack of detail in an argument or description.
Antonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
affecting your whole body rather than just one small area.
affecting the entire body or a whole organ system rather than being localized.
Simple“He went to the doctor because he had a generalized ache all over his body.”
In context“The patient presented with generalized swelling, suggesting a systemic issue rather than an injury to a specific limb.”
Teacher's tipIn medical English, this is the opposite of 'localized'.
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