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Generalized vs Extended - What's the difference?

generalized | extended |

As adjectives the difference between generalized and extended

is that generalized is made more general, less specialized while extended is longer in length or extension; elongated.

As verbs the difference between generalized and extended

is that generalized is (generalize) while extended is (extend).

generalized

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Made more general, less specialized.
    • The generalized formula applies to all cases, the specialized one only works on simple problems.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (generalize)

    • extended

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (extend)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • longer in length or extension; elongated
  • stretched out or pulled out; expanded
  • lasting longer; protracted
  • having a large scope or range; extensive
  • (of a typeface) wider than usual