generality

(jen′ər alə tē)

noun pl. generalities

  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

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

See generality in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. gen·er·al·i·ties
  1. The state or quality of being general.
  2. An observation or principle having general application; a generalization.
  3. An imprecise or vague statement or idea.
  4. The greater portion or number; the majority.

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