generality

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun an idea or conclusion having general application
  2. noun the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability

Etymology

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

generalization, generalisation

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