generalities

noun

Definition of generalitiesnext
plural of generality
1
as in notions
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality

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2
as in weights
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts an important but little-known Scottish inventor whose work was never appreciated by the generality of the public

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3
as in majorities
the largest part or quantity of something the generality of that high school's students will go on to college

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  1. notions
  2. concepts
  3. cores
  4. generalizations
Noun
  • The most successful, or at least fascinating, of these movies tends to mess in one way or another with his seemingly carefree relationship to notions of authenticity or identity.
    Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The overall goal is to rid drinkers of any preconceived notions or pressure to experience wine in a certain way.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • From its long bar, and even longer wine list, and a menu full of French classics, the Baltimore Brasserie, which opened earlier this year, fills a niche like many of the Atlas Restaurant concepts.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This phase involved countless hours of trial and error, navigating a landscape where no-code workflow automation and CRM were still nascent concepts.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of concepts
Noun
  • These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Microscopic analysis of the sediment cores will also help the team analyze the way the eruption affected marine creatures and the chemistry of the seafloor.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • The redaction process should be able to replace sensitive information with appropriate generalizations that preserve the overall meaning and flow of the conversation.
    Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • There are certainly years that defy these generalizations, and in which there were surprise winners, unexpected exclusions, and softer lists of contenders.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of generalizations
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