generalize

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb draw from specific cases for more general cases
  2. verb speak or write in generalities
  3. verb cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use

Etymology

From general + -ize.

In classic literature

Synonyms

generalise, extrapolate, infer

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
reason
Narrower (hyponyms)
universalize, overgeneralize

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