nonspecialized
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnˈspɛʃəlaɪzd/
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general
- The conference featured discussions on nonspecialized themes that appealed to various sectors and interests.
Examples
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Otherwise, for the vast majority of other nonspecialized fields, self-education and experience (coupled with the mindset you brought up in this post) -- self-education will do.
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The method of teaching is adjusted to the nonspecialized interests of the students.
Academic text (2011) -
Mainstreaming enabled the handicapped person to be prepared for interaction with peers in nonspecialized settings.
Academic text (1991) -
Instead, the most common base from which to raise questions about the continuing possibility of nonspecialized discourse has been literary criticism, broadly understood, although in recent years it has been addressed by certain prominent historians as well.
Academic text (1999) -
The customization of the programs, as well as the length of the training (usually one academic year), also made the program more successful than short-term leadership programs (e.g., week-long institutes) or nonspecialized degree programs.
Academic text (2010) -
The workshop is designed for nonspecialized audiences, allowing anyone to participate regardless of their background.
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Students in nonspecialized classes learn a wide range of topics, from science to art.
Synonyms
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1.9
A job that does not need special training
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6.5
Not caused by one clear thing
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3.5
Easy to understand for people without special training
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5.4
Not made for one special purpose and useful in many ways
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5.1
Not limited to one group or type
A job that does not need special training or education
Easy to understand without expert knowledge
Antonyms
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonspecialized = specialized (transparent) = non + special + ized
The adjective is formed by adding the negative prefix 'non-' to 'specialized', so learners who know 'non-' and 'specialized' can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Nonspecialized comes from non- meaning 'not' and specialized from special meaning 'for a particular job'. So something nonspecialized is 'not' made for one task but general, like a worker who can do many jobs instead of a specialist.