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generality Definition

gen·er·al·ity (jen′ər alə tē)

noun pl. -·ties

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

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

generality Synonyms

generality

n.

abstraction, generalization, indefinite statement, general statement, vague statement, sweeping statement, loose statement, half-truth, simplistic statement, observation, universality, principle; see also cliché, law 4.

generality Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • clause: Such alterations are without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing clauses in respect of matters that are outside the Company's control.
  • provision: Mobile Play Projects form a unique contribution within the generality of play provision in the UK.
  • concept: The purpose of including this working is to demonstrate the generality of the concepts being introduced.
  • power: Nothing in this Part affects the generality of this power.
  • term: The purpose of all this is simply to remind the reader of the generality of the term " poetry " .
  • man: General opinion is no proof of truth; for the generality of men are ignorant.

Converse of object

  • limit: Limitations The small sample of participants in this study limits the generality of the findings.
  • give: Given the generality of rule 6.7 the answer seems to be yes.
  • have: This is what gives it power- without imprecision you couldn't have generality.
  • affect: Nothing in this Part affects the generality of this power.
  • provide: This mechanism should provide enough generality to handle all cases.
  • glitter: Our brother did not believe in passing over truth with a few vague and glittering generalities.

Noun used with modifier

document: Document generality is the state or quality of document being general.

Adjective modifier

  • vague: Better to receive 2 specific compliments than 20 vague generalities.
  • broad: Despite these tendencies, Christianity brings only ' the broadest generalities ' to bear on large areas of contemporary ethical debate.
  • maximum: We shall make no attempt at maximum generality here.
  • full: The -f formats are not handled with full generality; some cases don't work.
  • great: It may be a useful exercise to ask ourselves which are the propositions of great generality in cybernetics?
  • such: Leadership, likewise, is understood with such generality that it is rarely defined.

Preposition: in

order: The issue might be approached at a high level of generality in order to highlight the problem.