generalized

adjective

gen·​er·​al·​ized ˈje-nə-rə-ˌlīzd 

ˈjen-rə-

: made general

especially : not highly differentiated biologically nor strictly adapted to a particular environment

Examples of generalized in a Sentence

The patient has been experiencing generalized pain.

Recent Examples on the Web

This approach is a game-changer for domain-specific tasks, bridging the gap between generalized AI capabilities and your unique needs. —John Goodson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

Dizziness looking at screens, generalized fatigue, and a meld of tension headaches and head pressure allegedly triggered by stress: the trifecta. —Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024

But even Claude’s current sub-human level of Pokémon performance could hold significant lessons for the quest toward generalized, human-level artificial intelligence. —Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025

Traditional healthcare is rooted in generalized care plans, third-party payers and overwhelmed providers and is not built to meet the individual needs of today’s patients. —Mike Apostal, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing generalized

• generalized anxiety disorder

Rhymes for generalized

• americanized
• anathematized
• collateralized
• contextualized
• conventionalized
• demilitarized
• demineralized
• departmentalized
• industrialised
• industrialized
• materialised
• materialized

Medical Definition

generalized

adjective

gen·​er·​al·​ized

variants or British generalised

1

a

: spread or extended throughout the body : affecting many parts of the body

generalized paralysis

generalized aches and pains

b

: affecting or involving all of a single part or region of the body

generalized back pain

generalized mouth soreness

2

: not highly differentiated biologically nor strictly adapted to a particular environment

a primitive generalized mammal