generality
noun
gen·er·al·i·ty ˌje-nə-ˈra-lə-tē 
plural generalities
1
: the quality or state of being general
2
a
: generalization sense 2
b
: a vague or inadequate statement
3
: the greatest part : bulk
the generality of the population
Synonyms
- concept
- conception
- generalization
- notion
- stereotype
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Example Sentences
He spoke in generalities as he discussed his plans for the future. I noticed the generality of the language he used in discussing his plans.
Recent Examples on the Web The framework’s generality underscores the U.S. mistake in abandoning the Pacific trade pact that Barack Obama negotiated. 
The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 May 2022 Finding the right mix of generality and intimacy in your marketing can be tough, but that middle ground — a message that may be intended for a wide audience but is still applicable to the individual — is actually where most people feel comfortable. Frank Vella, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021 Experts say too little or too much mucus can result in illness, but the sweeping generality in this claim is far from accurate. Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2021 Math usually provides more generality, more powerful methods, and more rigor and precision. Quanta Magazine, 24 June 2021 Without further ado, Singer’s summertime, easy-breezy closet staples, below: The Belted Polo Dress Belted and with a flattering silhouette (specificity up top, generality below), these dresses are a tidy and efficient solution to everyday chic. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 June 2021 Of course, that’s a generality—no group of people is homogeneous. Michele Parmelee, Forbes, 16 June 2021 Gouëzel had to maintain a balancing act between specificity and generality. Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2020 Without that lovely little adjective, the wheelbarrow might simply be a bland generality. Danny Heitman, WSJ, 2 Oct. 2020 See More
The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 May 2022 Finding the right mix of generality and intimacy in your marketing can be tough, but that middle ground — a message that may be intended for a wide audience but is still applicable to the individual — is actually where most people feel comfortable. Frank Vella, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021 Experts say too little or too much mucus can result in illness, but the sweeping generality in this claim is far from accurate. Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2021 Math usually provides more generality, more powerful methods, and more rigor and precision. Quanta Magazine, 24 June 2021 Without further ado, Singer’s summertime, easy-breezy closet staples, below: The Belted Polo Dress Belted and with a flattering silhouette (specificity up top, generality below), these dresses are a tidy and efficient solution to everyday chic. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 June 2021 Of course, that’s a generality—no group of people is homogeneous. Michele Parmelee, Forbes, 16 June 2021 Gouëzel had to maintain a balancing act between specificity and generality. Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2020 Without that lovely little adjective, the wheelbarrow might simply be a bland generality. Danny Heitman, WSJ, 2 Oct. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
generalities
noun
1
as in notions
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- notions
- stereotypes
- concepts
- generalizations
- conceptions
- theories
- hypotheses
- clichés
- platitudes
- cliches
- truisms
- sayings
- bromides
- commonplaces
- proverbs
- adages
- propositions
- saws
- oversimplifications
- simplifications
- simplisms
2
as in weights
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts an important but little-known Scottish inventor whose work was never appreciated by the generality of the public Synonyms & Similar Words
- weights
- bodies
- masses
- bulks
- cores
- essences
- majorities
- chiefs
- staples
- burdens
- substances
- roots
- natures
- amounts
- wholes
- bottoms
- subjects
- matters
- topics
- hearts
- entireties
- mains
- totalities
- kernels
- brunts
- focuses
- centers
- meats
- sums
- themes
- stuff
- nuclei
- middles
- arguments
- aggregates
- totals
- souls
- hefts
- essentialities
- foci
- texts
- motifs
- pitches
- affairs
- nuts
- marrows
- gists
- sum totals
- seats
- quanta
- piths
- purports
- quintessences
- nucleuses
- points
- hubs
- cruxes
- nubs
- cruces
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- elements
- components
- extensions
- sections
- parts
- constituents
- accessories
- ingredients
- aspects
- appendages
- segments
- pieces
- divisions
- qualities
- adjuncts
- facets
- angles
- features
- sides
- offshoots
- accessaries
3
as in majorities
the largest part or quantity of something the generality of that high school's students will go on to college Synonyms & Similar Words
- majorities
- bulks
- masses
- preponderances
- pluralities
- profusions
- reams
- mosts
- wealths
- scads
- maximums
- much
- loads
- heaps
- lots
- plenties
- oodles
- abundances
- maxima
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- minorities
- smatterings
- minimums
- couples
- sprinklings
- handfuls
- minima
- handsful
- fews
- leasts