Unspecified
/ʌnˈspesɪfaɪd/
Definitions
Not clearly or explicitly stated; not defined or identified.
/ʌnˈspesɪfaɪd/
Not stated clearly or in detail.
The date of the meeting is unspecified.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're asking for a specific flavor of ice cream, but the person just says 'something sweet.' That 'something sweet' is unspecified because it's not the exact flavor you wanted.
👶 For kids: Something that isn't named or described exactly.
More Examples
Due to privacy concerns, the details of the incident remain unspecified.
The company offered an unspecified number of bonuses.
How It's Used
"The contract included an unspecified amount for damages."
"The error message reported an unspecified problem."
"The cause of the accident remains unspecified."
Synonyms
From 'un-' (not) + 'specified' (stated explicitly), Late Middle English.
The word 'unspecified' has been used since the early 18th century, initially in legal and administrative contexts, and later broadened its usage.
Memory tip
Think of a field where the details are left blank – unspecified.