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nonspecific

/ˌnɑnspəˈsɪfɪk/
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Definitions of nonspecific
  1. adjective
    not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides
    nonspecific enteritis”
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    specific
    (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
    specific
    being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides
    ad hoc
    for or concerned with one specific purpose
    circumstantial
    fully detailed and specific about particulars
    limited, special
    having a specific function or scope
    particular, peculiar, special
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    particular
    separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
    particularised, particularized
    directed toward a specific object
    proper
    limited to the thing specified
    unique
    (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
    precise
    sharply exact or accurate or delimited
    specialised, specialized
    developed or designed for a special activity or function
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