HyperDic: generality

English > 2 senses of the word generality:
NOUNcognitiongenerality, generalization, generalisationan idea or conclusion having general application
attributegeneralitythe quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability
generality > pronunciation
Soundsjheh.nerae'lahtiy
Rhymesability ... zloty: 638 rhymes with tiy...
English > generality: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningAn idea or conclusion having general application.
Synonymsgeneralization, generalisation
Narrowerprinciple, ruleA basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
Broaderidea, thoughtThe content of cognition
Spanishgeneralidad, generalización
Adjectivesgeneralaffecting the entire body
generalnot specialized or limited to one class of things
English > generality: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability.
Attributesgeneralapplying to all or most members of a category / category or group
specific(sometimes followed by 'to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
Narrowercommonality, commonnessSharing of common attributes
pervasivenessThe quality of filling or spreading throughout
prevalenceThe quality of prevailing generally
totalityThe quality of being complete and indiscriminate
universality, catholicityThe quality of being universal
BroaderqualityAn essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Oppositeparticularity, specialnessThe quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance
Spanishgeneralidad
Catalangeneralitat
Adjectivesgeneralapplying to all or most members of a category / category or group
generalaffecting the entire body
generalnot specialized or limited to one class of things

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