Nonspecific Meaning
/nˌɑnspəˈsɪfɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjNot specific or precise, as:
adjNot specific or precise, as:, Not specific to one possible cause; caused by any of various possible causes.
Sentence Examples
The nonspecific symptoms made diagnosis difficult.
Nonspecific tests can produce false positives.
The patient complained of vague and nonspecific chest pain.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor gave the patient a ____ diagnosis without identifying the exact illness.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The symptoms were so ____ that the doctor had a hard time diagnosing the exact illness.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English non- English specific English nonspecific From non- + specific.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor gave the patient a ____ diagnosis without identifying the exact illness.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The symptoms were so ____ that the doctor had a hard time diagnosing the exact illness.