generality
noun
gen·er·al·i·ty
ˌje-nə-ˈra-lə-tē 
plural generalities
Synonyms
Examples of generality in a Sentence
He spoke in generalities as he discussed his plans for the future.
I noticed the generality of the language he used in discussing his plans.
Recent Examples on the Web
Well, actually, Margaret, a couple of weeks ago, the State Department put out a comprehensive report that didn't just speak in generalities.
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CBS News, 9 June 2024
Introduction Over the years, Naber tried several times to prove the conjecture in full generality — for all possible dimensions, without making any of those extra assumptions.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 14 May 2024
His anti-corporatism is mostly expressed in generalities.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 4 May 2024
One approach Payton and Paton each talked in generalities about Thursday and said remains on the table: Getting aggressive.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Writing in generalities opens the door for readers to object and ask questions.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
At a certain level of generality, this statement constitutes a truism.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 7 Apr. 2024
Allen speaks in generalities about the delay but is candid about not knowing a date.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024
But those generalities can still be useful for predicting where the primary will go next if a candidate drops out — and over the next couple months, that will probably happen multiple times.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2024
CBS News, 9 June 2024
Introduction Over the years, Naber tried several times to prove the conjecture in full generality — for all possible dimensions, without making any of those extra assumptions.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 14 May 2024
His anti-corporatism is mostly expressed in generalities.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 4 May 2024
One approach Payton and Paton each talked in generalities about Thursday and said remains on the table: Getting aggressive.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Writing in generalities opens the door for readers to object and ask questions.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
At a certain level of generality, this statement constitutes a truism.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 7 Apr. 2024
Allen speaks in generalities about the delay but is candid about not knowing a date.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024
But those generalities can still be useful for predicting where the primary will go next if a candidate drops out — and over the next couple months, that will probably happen multiple times.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2024
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generality
noun
gen·er·al·i·ty
ˌjen-ə-ˈral-ət-ē
plural generalities
1
: the quality or state of being general
2
b
: a statement that is unclear or that does not give enough information
3
: the greatest part : bulk
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