Main Entry: gen·er·al·ize

Pronunciation: \ˈjen-rə-ˌlīz, ˈje-nə-\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): gen·er·al·ized; gen·er·al·iz·ing

Date: circa 1751

transitive verb 1 : to give a general form to
2 a : to derive or induce (a general conception or principle) from particulars b : to draw a general conclusion from
3 : to give general applicability to <generalize a law>; also : to make indefiniteintransitive verb 1 : to form generalizations; also : to make vague or indefinite statements
2 : to spread or extend throughout the body

— gen·er·al·iz·abil·i·ty \ˌjen-rə-ˌlī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌje-nə-\ noun

— gen·er·al·iz·able \-ˌlī-zə-bəl\ adjective

— gen·er·al·iz·er noun