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View usage for: (dʒenərælɪti) Word forms: plural generalities1. countable nounA generality is a general statement that covers a range of things, rather than being concerned with specific instances. [formal] I'll start with some generalities and then examine a few specific examples. He avoided this tricky question and talked in generalities. Synonyms: generalization, abstraction, sweeping statement, vague notion More Synonyms of generality 2. uncountable nounThe generality of a statement or description is the fact that it is a general one, rather than a specific, detailed one. Operating at a very high level of generality it would have little importance. 3. quantifier [QUANT of n]If someone refers to the generality of a group of people, they mean the majority of that group. [formal] When the generality of the electorate is doing badly, the mood will grow pessimistic. More Synonyms of generality generality in British English (ˌdʒɛnəˈrælɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties1. a principle or observation having general application, esp when imprecise or unable to be proved 2. the state or quality of being general generality in American English (ˌdʒɛnərˈæləti) nounWord forms: plural ˌgenerˈalities1. the condition or quality of being general, or applicable to all 2. a general statement, idea, etc. , specif.a. one that is vague or inadequate Word origin ME generalte < OFr généralité < LL generalitas < L generalisExamples of 'generality' in a sentencegenerality Definition a general principle or observation He avoided this tricky question and talked in generalities. Synonyms sweeping statement vague notion loose statement There are problems with this definition, given its level of generality. Synonyms impreciseness looseness lack of detail inexactitude woolliness indefiniteness approximateness inexactness lack of preciseness Definition the majority When the generality of the electorate is doing badly, the mood is pessimisitic. Synonyms most best part greater number Synonyms commonness universality ubiquity extensiveness acceptedness Synonyms completeness comprehensiveness catholicity miscellaneity sweepingness Additional synonymsDefinition a general idea rather than a specific example Is it worth fighting in the name of an abstraction? Synonyms concept, thought, idea, view, theory, impression, formula, notion, hypothesis, generalization, theorem, generalityDefinition the extent or measurement of something from side to side The breadth of his knowledge filled me with admiration. Synonyms extent, area, reach, range, measure, size, scale, spread, sweep, scope, magnitude, compass, expanse, vastness, amplitude, comprehensiveness, extensiveness Definition the main part The vast bulk of imports and exports is carried by sea. Synonyms majority, mass, most, body, quantity, best part, major part, lion's share, better part, generality, preponderance, main part, plurality, nearly all, greater number Nearby words ofgenerality - gender
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Additional synonymsDefinition the main part or majority The Second World War involved the mass of the population. Synonyms majority, body, bulk, best part, greater part, almost all, lion's share, preponderanceThis theory has enjoyed tremendous popularity among sociologists. Synonyms currency, acceptance, circulation, vogue, prevalencethe prevalence of asthma in Britain and Western Europe Synonyms commonness, frequency, regularity, currency, universality, ubiquity, common occurrence, pervasiveness, extensiveness, widespread presence, rampancy, rifeness, profusionthe vagueness of the language used in the text Synonyms impreciseness, ambiguity, obscurity, looseness, inexactitude, woolliness, undecidedness, lack of preciseness |