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generality

[ jen-uh-ral-i-tee ]

noun

plural generalities.
  1. an indefinite, unspecific, or undetailed statement:

    to speak in generalities about human rights.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. a general principle, rule, or law.
  3. the greater part or majority:

    the generality of people.

  4. the state or quality of being general.


generality

/ ËŒ»åÏôÉ›²Ôəˈ°ùæ±ôɪ³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. a principle or observation having general application, esp when imprecise or unable to be proved
  2. the state or quality of being general
  3. archaic.
    the majority
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of generality1

1400–50; late Middle English generalite < Latin ²µ±ð²Ô±ð°ùÄå±ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ. See general, -ity
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"Maybe he knows how to "be" PM but not how to "do" it. They don't actually know what they want to do beyond the level of vague generalities," the insider argues.

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Trafficking in generalities rarely leads to universal truth.

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The setup was clear from the opening reliance on overwrought generality: There is greater distrust today of the media than ever before, and, Bezos implores,a respected newspaper’s endorsements are part of the problem.

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By contrast, if someone hasn't actually stayed at, say, the hotel they are reviewing, or didn't dine at the restaurant they are writing about, they'll use abstract generalities loosely related to the experience.

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He is sometimes criticised for talking in generalities or abstractions about technology rather than specifics, but this overlooks the many detailed policy recommendations his Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has made.

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