generalized
gen|er|al|ized /dʒ'enrəlaɪzd/
in BRIT, also use generalised
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Generalized means involving many different things, rather than one or two specific things.
...a generalised discussion about admirable singers.
...generalised feelings of inadequacy.
= general
≠ specific
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
You use generalized to describe medical conditions or problems which affect the whole of someone's body, or the whole of a part of their body. (MEDICAL)
She experienced an increase in generalized aches and pains.
...generalised muscle disorders.
in BRIT, also use generalised
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Generalized means involving many different things, rather than one or two specific things.
...a generalised discussion about admirable singers.
...generalised feelings of inadequacy.
= general
≠ specific
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
You use generalized to describe medical conditions or problems which affect the whole of someone's body, or the whole of a part of their body. (MEDICAL)
She experienced an increase in generalized aches and pains.
...generalised muscle disorders.