GENERALITY Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

generality

noun

ˌje-nə-ˈra-lə-tē

Definition of generality

as in stereotype

an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality

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Relevance

as in weight

the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts an important but little-known Scottish inventor whose work was never appreciated by the generality of the public

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as in majority

the largest part or quantity of something the generality of that high school's students will go on to college

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Recent Examples of generality The paper was a propaganda tool, and whatever Grossman may have wished to write, at first all the editors would permit were inspiring, deadly earnest pieces full of generalities. — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026 Managers press for specifics when employees speak in generalities. — Harvard Business Review, 2 Sep. 2026 If the intelligence layer can move between them, hardware no longer has to carry the entire burden of generality. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 Farris' depictions – drawn in a loose, minimal style with a bright, colorful palette – offer generalities that seem relatable for those who have attended med school. — Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for generality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality

Noun

The dispute highlights how racial stereotypes shape debates over public assistance, as new work rules take effect and many low-income people struggle to afford basic needs.

— Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Despite the popularity of Asian foods, there are still instances of ugly stereotypes on social media that have resulted in real harm to a restaurant's reputation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of stereotype

Noun

How long can a country punch above its weight before someone needs to check the scales?

— Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
According to the National Institutes of Health, different eating plans can support weight loss, but the most effective approach depends on a person's individual health needs, preferences and ability to maintain the habits long-term.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of weight

Noun

Democrats must decide whether to take the deal in front of them or, possibly with a congressional majority next year, craft a version more to their liking that may be met with staunch GOP opposition and, thus, gridlock purgatory yet again.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
While the majority of shoppers are Latino, particularly Mexican, Palomino said the market’s appeal extends to other communities as well.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of majority

Noun

Fans of the austere contemporary design that forms the back-bone of the Design Hotel concept will love this new fifty room hipster tucked away in a non-descript side street near Frankfurt’s main train station.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
The new system takes the concept in a different direction by combining hydrogen production with chemical synthesis.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of concept

Noun

The fleece lining adds warmth without extra bulk, and the outer polyester material is water-resistant to protect against rain and snow.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
The team’s leading receiver was Brycen Tremayne — Xavier Legette didn’t play at all with a knee injury and Jalen Coker missed a bulk of the second half with a quad injury.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of bulk

Noun

But Kazan has a different notion of this character, one that the director explores and complicates through extended flashbacks to Cathy’s childhood.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
That milestone will demonstrate that electric aviation is no longer a futuristic notion but an emerging reality.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of notion

Noun

The core mission of the SSC is to move personnel and material off amphibious ships.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
The market kept its core strands and added ProducerHub, InnoAsia, Doc Square and The A, and these drew people who had never attended a market before.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026