nonspecific
unspezifisch – unspezifischer – am unspezifischsten
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nonspecific
Not precisely defined, not related to a particular case, field, or object, and lacking distinctive characteristics.
Die Beschreibung des Problems blieb zu unspezifisch.
The description of the problem remained too nonspecific.
nonspecific
In medicine or biology: not directed against a particular pathogen or cause, but having a general effect.
Die unspezifische Immunabwehr reagiert auf viele verschiedene Erreger.
The nonspecific immune response reacts to many different pathogens.
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'Unspezifisch' (nonspecific) consists of 'un-' and 'spezifisch' (specific). Here, the prefix 'un-' negates the property, changing 'spezifisch' to mean 'nicht spezifisch' (not specific) or 'ohne genaue Zuordnung' (without a precise classification).
Für eine gute Analyse sind unspezifische Kriterien nicht ausreichend.
Nonspecific criteria are not sufficient for a good analysis.
In general texts, 'unspezifisch' (nonspecific) usually refers to imprecise information or a lack of distinctive characteristics. When used with medical or biological terms such as 'Immunabwehr' (immune defense) or 'Reaktion' (response), it describes a general effect without a specific target.
Die Antwort des Bewerbers war zu unspezifisch und ließ viele Fragen offen.
The applicant's answer was too nonspecific and left many questions unanswered.
Die unspezifische Abwehrreaktion des Körpers setzt früh ein.
The body's nonspecific defense response begins early.
In the sense of 'nicht genau bestimmt' (not precisely defined), 'unspezifisch' (nonspecific) often occurs with words such as 'Angabe' (information), 'Beschreibung' (description), 'Formulierung' (wording), and 'Kriterium' (criterion). The phrase 'zu unspezifisch bleiben' (to remain too nonspecific) is also common.
Die unspezifischen Angaben im Bericht erschwerten die weitere Untersuchung.
The nonspecific information in the report made further investigation more difficult.
This meaning is particularly typical of medical and biological texts. Common expressions include 'unspezifische Abwehr' (nonspecific defense), 'unspezifische Reaktionen' (nonspecific responses), and 'unspezifische Wirkung' (nonspecific effect).
Das Medikament kann eine unspezifische Reaktion des Immunsystems auslösen.
The medication can trigger a nonspecific response from the immune system.
