generalize — to make a general statement or form a general opinion based on limited information
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a general statement or form a general opinion based on limited information
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My mom always generalizes that all my friends are troublemakers after meeting just one of them.
- Scientists must be careful not to generalize their research results too broadly.
- You can't generalize that all teenagers are lazy based on your little brother's behavior!
generalize
VERB[/ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/]
to make a general statement or form a general opinion based on limited information
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'genus' (kind, type, tribe), which evolved into the adjective 'general' (pertaining to all or most). The suffix '-ize' (to make or become) was added to create 'generalize', meaning to make something general or applicable to a broad category.
Breakdown
general (from Latin genus, meaning of or relating to a kind or class) + -ize (suffix meaning to make, cause to be, or convert into).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom always generalizes that all my friends are troublemakers after meeting just one of them.”
“Scientists must be careful not to generalize their research results too broadly.”
“You can't generalize that all teenagers are lazy based on your little brother's behavior!”
“The teacher tried to generalize the grammar rule so students could apply it to other situations.”
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