generalized
adjectiveUK /ˈdʒenrəlaɪzd/
US /ˈdʒenrəlaɪzd/
Made to be about many things instead of just one.
The teacher gave a generalized rule that works for all the shapes.
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2. Spread from one part of the body to many parts.
The rash became generalized and covered his arms and legs.
3. Not specific or detailed.
Her answer was too generalized to help us solve the problem.
4. Used to describe a medical condition that affects the whole body.
The doctor said it was a generalized infection, not just in his throat.