generality
noun
gen·er·al·i·ty
ˌje-nə-ˈra-lə-tē 
plural generalities
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.
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To re-prove the singularity theorem in its full generality — as Hawking and Penrose had done — the mathematicians would instead need to base their arguments on less detailed information about curvature.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Don’t let the model float into generality.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
To re-prove the singularity theorem in its full generality — as Hawking and Penrose had done — the mathematicians would instead need to base their arguments on less detailed information about curvature.
—Quanta Magazine, 16 July 2025
Through the generalities and through the specificity.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for generality
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generality. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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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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