Generalism
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Generalization: lack of specialization. countable, uncountable
"Factors that predispose pathogens to generalism include high levels of genetic diversity and abundant opportunities for cross-species transmission, and the taxonomic distributions of generalists and specialists appear to reflect these factors."
Example
More examples"Factors that predispose pathogens to generalism include high levels of genetic diversity and abundant opportunities for cross-species transmission, and the taxonomic distributions of generalists and specialists appear to reflect these factors."
Etymology
From general + -ism; compare generalist.