generalize

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
20
Words With Friends
23
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/
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/ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ · /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑez/ · /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ · [ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑe̯z]

Definition of generalize

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
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verb

  1. To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
  2. To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.
    “Copernicus generalized the celestial motions by merely referring them to the moon's motion. Newton generalized them still more by referring this last to the motion of a stone through the air.”
  3. To spread throughout the body and become systemic.
  4. To derive or deduce (a general concept or principle) from particular facts.
    “A mere conclusion generalized from a great multitude of facts.”

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Etymology

From general + -ize.

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