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nonspecific

Nonspecific (adj) means not specific or precise, as:.

adj
1
Not specific or precise, as:
2
Not specific to one possible cause; caused by any of various possible causes.
3
Not specific to one pathogen; affecting multiple strains or species of pathogen.
4
Not known to be caused by any specific pathogen.
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Etymology

From non- + specific.

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What is the meaning of nonspecific?

"nonspecific" (adj) means not specific or precise, as:.

What are the different meanings of nonspecific?

"nonspecific" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not specific or precise, as:; 2. Not specific to one possible cause; caused by any of various possible causes; 3. Not specific to one pathogen; affecting multiple strains or species of pathogen.

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