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BNC: 12232 COCA: 17375

generality

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generality /ˌʤɛnəˈræləti/ noun
plural generalities
generality
/ˌʤɛnəˈræləti/
noun
plural generalities
Learner's definition of GENERALITY
formal
[count] : a statement that is not specific or detailed概述
[noncount] : the quality or state of being general rather than specific or detailed普遍性;一般性;共性
[noncount] British : the biggest part of a group : majority大多数;大部分
BNC: 12232 COCA: 17375

generality

noun

gen·​er·​al·​i·​ty ˌje-nə-ˈra-lə-tē How to pronounce generality (audio)
plural generalities
1
: the quality or state of being general
2
b
: a vague or inadequate statement
3
: the greatest part : bulk
the generality of the population

Example Sentences

He spoke in generalities as he discussed his plans for the future. I noticed the generality of the language he used in discussing his plans.
Recent Examples on the Web The framework’s generality underscores the U.S. mistake in abandoning the Pacific trade pact that Barack Obama negotiated. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 May 2022 Finding the right mix of generality and intimacy in your marketing can be tough, but that middle ground — a message that may be intended for a wide audience but is still applicable to the individual — is actually where most people feel comfortable. Frank Vella, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021 Experts say too little or too much mucus can result in illness, but the sweeping generality in this claim is far from accurate. Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2021 Math usually provides more generality, more powerful methods, and more rigor and precision. Quanta Magazine, 24 June 2021 Without further ado, Singer’s summertime, easy-breezy closet staples, below: The Belted Polo Dress Belted and with a flattering silhouette (specificity up top, generality below), these dresses are a tidy and efficient solution to everyday chic. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 June 2021 Of course, that’s a generality—no group of people is homogeneous. Michele Parmelee, Forbes, 16 June 2021 Gouëzel had to maintain a balancing act between specificity and generality. Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2020 Without that lovely little adjective, the wheelbarrow might simply be a bland generality. Danny Heitman, WSJ, 2 Oct. 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of generality was in the 15th century
BNC: 12232 COCA: 17375

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