"non-specific" meaning in All languages combined

See non-specific on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From non- + specific. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|specific}} non- + specific Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} non-specific (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of nonspecific. Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: nonspecific
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