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 Carl eventually proposed some generalities. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 Too often, political coverage avoids difficult questions entirely or allows politicians to speak in vague generalities without scrutiny. — Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 15 May 2026 Enough with the vague generalities. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Be specific Too many job ads read like form letters, full of generalities and corporate-speak. — Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality

Noun

This finding suggests that women negotiators’ advantage in building relationships is based on women’s negotiation strategies, rather than gender stereotypes.

— Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The singer has become known for performances that subvert stereotypes and expectations related to American cowboy mythology.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of stereotype

Noun

This summer has been challenging, yet Newcastle are adamant that their 85 per cent majority owner, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), is determined to spend up to the maximum within the rules moving forward.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
While the majority of classicists are embracing the spectacle of Nolan’s blockbuster, opinions start to diverge when discussing his adaptation of Homer’s language for the screenplay.

— Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of majority

Noun

Summerland Cafe is the first concept to open at the farmers market, which will have a variety of stalls featuring local growers, butchers and other food businesses once it debuts.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
The rock concept is a fresh context for her work with Cook and Keane that still feels of a piece in its springy momentum, bright yet sour melodies, and the way even the heavy reverb seems to fly through clear air.

— Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

Definition of concept

Noun

Another photo showed blue plastic fragments embedded in a knee, which prosecutors maintain are from an inflatable pool d4vd allegedly used while dismembering the body.

— Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The statute defines clothing as articles of wearing apparel worn on the human body.

— Zuri Primos July 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of body

Noun

The core interest aside from this being the final of a six-week long competition that only happens every four years is the country of Messi’s birth taking on the country that raised him.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Since the brain needs to drop its core temperature by roughly a degree to descend into deep sleep, a bedroom temperature of around 65-67 degrees Fahrenheit will help.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 18 July 2026