generality

CEFRC1

/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹæl.ɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A broad idea or statement without specific details.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A generalization.

Examples

  • Without loss of generality, we can say that the sequence converges to zero.

  • He was very vague, speaking only in generalities.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˌd͡ʒen.əˈɹæl.ə.ɾi]
  • [ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹæl.ə.ɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The population in general.

  2. The quality of being general.

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Origin

noun

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.