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generality

ge·ne·ra·lity

UK/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹæl.ɪ.ti/ US/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹæl.ə.ti/ uncommon

noun

1.

an idea having general application

  • “he spoke in broad generalities”
2.

the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability

Origin

From Middle English generalite, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French generalité (modern French généralité), from general + -ité; also influenced by Latin generālitās. By surface analysis, general + -ity.

Phrases

  • glittering generality
  • glowing generality
  • without loss of generality

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