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Definition generalized in American English

generalized adjective

adjective
/ˈdʒen(ə)rəˌlaɪzd/
1

dealing with various different things in a general rather than a specific way

Example

a generalized discussion/book

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2

affecting most of the body rather than just one area

Example

generalized pain

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2.1

with a general cause or effect, rather than a specific one

Example

generalized anxiety

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3

happening, existing, or felt over a wide area or among a lot of people

Example

a generalized anger against the government

Example

The conflict has become more generalized.

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Definition generalized in American English