nonspecific
/ˌnɑnspəˈsɪfɪk/
adjective
- Not detailed or exact; general rather than precise.
- The doctor gave a nonspecific diagnosis, saying only that I had an infection.
- The instructions were too nonspecific for me to assemble the furniture correctly.
- Her complaint was nonspecific, so the manager couldn't address the issue directly.
- Not having a particular cause or source; not linked to one specific thing.
- The test showed a nonspecific reaction, meaning it could be caused by several different allergens.
- The patient reported nonspecific symptoms like fatigue and mild headache.
- Nonspecific back pain is common and often resolves without treatment.