unspecialised
Not narrowly focused
Unspecialised describes something not adapted for a particular function or purpose.
Unspecialised cells can develop into various tissue types.
An unspecialised worker lacks training in a specific trade.
The British spelling; Americans write unspecialized.
One with broad expertise
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- all-rounderMulti-skilled person
- jack-of-all-tradesMultiskilled non-specialist
- multipurposeUseful for varied applications
broad · adaptable · flexible · diverse · nonspecific · wide-ranging · undifferentiated · general-purpose
Not separated into types
- stem cellUnspecialized, self-renewing biological unit
- pluripotentAble to become many cell types
- totipotentCan develop into any cell
- progenitorAncestor or originator
precursor · embryonic · multipotent · primitive · immature · uncommitted · meristem · blastocyst
Lacking acquired competence
- untrainedLacking learned skills
- entry-levelRequiring minimal prior experience
- inexperiencedLacking practical knowledge
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
unqualified · manual · menial · routine · basic · interchangeable · nonexpert · labourer
generalist
One with broad expertise
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- all-rounderMulti-skilled person
- jack-of-all-tradesMultiskilled non-specialist
multipurpose · broad · adaptable · flexible · diverse · nonspecific · wide-ranging · undifferentiated · general-purpose · multiskilled
undifferentiated
Not separated into types
- stem cellUnspecialized, self-renewing biological unit
- pluripotentAble to become many cell types
- totipotentCan develop into any cell
progenitor · precursor · embryonic · multipotent · primitive · immature · uncommitted · meristem · blastocyst · protoplasm
unskilled
Lacking acquired competence
- untrainedLacking learned skills
- entry-levelRequiring minimal prior experience
- inexperiencedLacking practical knowledge
novice · unqualified · manual · menial · routine · basic · interchangeable · nonexpert · labourer · worker
unspecialisedspecialised
Focused on one domain
specialized · specialist · expert · professional · skilled
unspecialisedspecialised
Focused on one domain
specialized · differentiated · dedicated · specific · adapted
special, especially, species, specialist, specialty, specially, specialize, specialists, specialise