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(jen′ər al′ə tē)

noun pl. generalities

the condition or quality of being general, or applicable to all
a general statement, idea, etc., specif.
1. one that is vague or inadequate
2. generalization
the bulk; main body

Origin: ME generalte < OFr généralité < LL generalitas < L generalis

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noun pl. gen·er·al·i·ties

The state or quality of being general.
An observation or principle having general application; a generalization.
An imprecise or vague statement or idea.
The greater portion or number; the majority.

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