Nonspecific ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Nonspecific ( adjective )

Not specific; not clearly defined or distinguished from others of the same category.

Origin:

Combination of non- and specific. non- meaning not and specific meaning clearly defined, distinguished from others of the same category.

Examples:

1. The symptoms are nonspecific and could be caused by a number of different conditions.
2. He gave a nonspecific answer to the question.
3. The patient's complaints were nonspecific, making it difficult to diagnose the problem.
4. The instructions were nonspecific and left me confused.
5. The article provided a nonspecific overview of the topic.

(As a noun)

Nonspecific ( noun )

Not specific; not clearly defined or distinguished from others of the same category.

Origin:

Combination of non- and specific. non- meaning not and specific meaning clearly defined, distinguished from others of the same category.

Examples:

1. The symptoms are nonspecific and could be caused by a number of different conditions.
2. He gave a nonspecific answer to the question.
3. The patient's complaints were nonspecific, making it difficult to diagnose the problem.
4. The instructions were nonspecific and left me confused.
5. The article provided a nonspecific overview of the topic.