generality

Meaning

1. (uncountable) The quality of being general.
2. (uncountable) The population in general.
3. (countable) A generalization.

Synonyms

universality

generalization

generalisation

commonness

general

impersonality

prevalence

similarity

stimulus generalisation

stimulus generalization

bulk

general character

commonality

commonalty

common property

Translations

generalidad

généralité

generalità

Allgemeingültigkeit

γενικότητα

generalidade

generalitat

algemeenheid

umumiyet

genellik

généralisation

General

général

καθολικότητα

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹæl.ɪ.ti/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: generalite

In summary

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.