GENERALISATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Generalisation.
Generalisation - as a noun
An idea or conclusion having general application
Example: "He spoke in broad generalities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalitygeneralizationHypernyms (Closely Related)
ideathoughtHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstractiongeneralizationReasoning from detailed facts to general principles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalizationinductioninductive reasoning(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalizationstimulus generalisationstimulus generalizationHypernyms (Closely Related)
carry-overtransfertransfer of trainingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Making generalisations about an entire group of people is unfair."
"She based her argument on broad generalisations without any specific evidence."
"The statement is a generalisation that does not consider individual circumstances."
"He tends to make sweeping generalisations without considering all the facts."
"It's important to avoid stereotypes and generalisations when discussing different cultures."
Word Game Points
Is GENERALISATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, generalisation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GENERALISATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is GENERALISATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generalisation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGENERALISATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is GENERALISATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generalisation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGENERALISATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
