Nonspecific

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /nɑːnˈspɛsɪfɪk/

Definitions of nonspecific

noun a nonspecific thing or person

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor said I have a nonspecific pain in my abdomen.

A2 The teacher asked the students to provide examples of nonspecific nouns in English.

B1 The scientist conducted a study on nonspecific antibodies in the immune system.

B2 The therapist recommended a nonspecific approach to treating the patient's anxiety.

C1 The lawyer argued that the evidence presented was too nonspecific to prove the defendant's guilt.

C2 The artist's use of nonspecific colors and shapes in the painting left room for interpretation by the viewers.

adjective not clearly or explicitly identified or expressed

Example Sentences

A1 She had a nonspecific feeling of unease.

A2 The doctor's report contained nonspecific information about the patient's condition.

B1 The job description was very nonspecific, making it difficult to know exactly what was required.

B2 The teacher gave a nonspecific answer when asked about the upcoming exam.

C1 The politician's speech was full of nonspecific promises and vague statements.

C2 The scientist's research findings were criticized for being too nonspecific and lacking detail.

Examples of nonspecific in a Sentence

formal The doctor's report stated that the patient's symptoms were nonspecific and required further testing.

informal I'm not sure what's wrong with my car, the mechanic said it's some nonspecific issue.

slang She keeps giving me vague, nonspecific answers whenever I ask her about her plans.

figurative His speech was filled with nonspecific promises and empty rhetoric.

Grammatical Forms of nonspecific

past tense

nonspecified

plural

nonspecifics

comparative

more nonspecific

superlative

most nonspecific

present tense

nonspecifics

future tense

will be nonspecific

perfect tense

has been nonspecific

continuous tense

is being nonspecific

singular

nonspecific

positive degree

nonspecific

infinitive

to nonspecific

gerund

nonspecificing

participle

nonspecificed

Origin and Evolution of nonspecific

First Known Use: 1860 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'nonspecific' originates from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'specific' meaning 'clearly defined or identified'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in medical contexts to refer to symptoms or conditions that are not clearly defined or specific, the term 'nonspecific' has since expanded to be used in various fields to describe something that lacks clear definition or specificity.