generalization — a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒenərələˈzeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His generalization that all cats hate water was proven wrong when he met my swimming cat.
- The scientist's generalization helped explain the broader pattern in climate data.
- Making generalizations about people based on their zodiac signs is like judging books by their horoscopes.
generalization
NOUN[/ˌdʒenərələˈzeɪʃən/]
a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'generalis' (general, pertaining to a whole kind or class), the word evolved through the verb 'generalize' (to make general or widespread) with the addition of the suffix '-ation', which denotes an action, process, or state.
Breakdown
general (from Latin generalis, meaning relating to a whole group) + -ize (to make or become) + -ation (action or process), forming a noun denoting the act or result of generalizing.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His generalization that all cats hate water was proven wrong when he met my swimming cat.”
“The scientist's generalization helped explain the broader pattern in climate data.”
“Making generalizations about people based on their zodiac signs is like judging books by their horoscopes.”
“The teacher warned against hasty generalizations in research papers.”
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