generality (Meaning)
generality (n)
an idea or conclusion having general application
the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability
generality (n.)
The state of being general; the quality of including species or particulars.
That which is general; that which lacks specificalness, practicalness, or application; a general or vague statement or phrase.
The main body; the bulk; the greatest part; as, the generality of a nation, or of mankind.
Synonyms & Antonyms of generality
Synonyms:
- adage
- proverb
- truism
- proposition
- cliche
- simplification
- bromide
- cliché
- oversimplification
- saw
- commonplace
- platitude
Antonyms:
generality Sentence Examples
- The generality of the statement was too broad to be useful.
- The research study failed to establish a clear generality that could be applied to the wider population.
- The company's marketing strategy was based on a generality that did not resonate with the target audience.
- The teacher's generality about all students being lazy was unfair and inaccurate.
- The generality of the law made it difficult to apply it to specific cases.
- The political candidate's generality about creating jobs was met with skepticism.
- The doctor's generality about the need for more exercise and healthy eating was not helpful for the patient's specific condition.
- The generality of the social media post went viral, but it lacked specific details that could foster meaningful discussion.
- The scientific theory was based on a narrow observation and could not be generalized to other situations.
- The artist's work was criticized for its generality and lack of originality.
FAQs About the word generality
an idea or conclusion having general application, the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicabilityThe state of being general; the qual
generalization, conception, notion,stereotype, theory, concept, saying,hypothesis, adage, proverb
accessory, element, part, element, adjunct,extension, constituent, extension, section, component
The generality of the statement was too broad to be useful.
The research study failed to establish a clear generality that could be applied to the wider population.
The company's marketing strategy was based on a generality that did not resonate with the target audience.
The teacher's generality about all students being lazy was unfair and inaccurate.
