Generality

Pronunciation: /dʒenəˈræləti/

Definitions of generality

noun the quality or state of being general

Example Sentences

A1 In general, cats like to sleep a lot.

A2 The book provided a generality about the history of the country.

B1 The speaker made a generality about the benefits of exercise.

B2 It is important to be cautious of making generalities about complex issues.

C1 The researcher's study focused on challenging common generalities in the field of psychology.

C2 She was known for her ability to analyze complex issues without resorting to simplistic generalities.

Examples of generality in a Sentence

formal In general, the statement holds true for the vast generality of cases.

informal Most people agree with the generality of that statement.

slang The generality of people think it's a good idea.

figurative The generality of her words spoke to the universal human experience.

Grammatical Forms of generality

• plural: generalities
• comparative: more general
• superlative: most general
• present tense: generalizes
• future tense: will generalize
• perfect tense: has generalized
• continuous tense: is generalizing
• singular: generality
• positive degree: general
• infinitive: to generalize
• gerund: generalizing
• participle: generalized

Origin and Evolution of generality

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'generality' originated from the Latin word 'generalitas', which was derived from the Latin word 'generalis' meaning 'general'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'generality' has evolved to refer to a concept or statement that is general or broad in nature, rather than specific or detailed.