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- [jen-er-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈdʒɛn ər əˌlaɪz/
- /ˈdʒen.ə r.ə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jen-er-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈdʒɛn ər əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of generalise word
- verb with object generalise to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like. 1
- verb with object generalise to infer or form (a general principle, opinion, conclusion, etc.) from only a few facts, examples, or the like. 1
- verb with object generalise to give a general rather than a specific or special character or form to. 1
- verb with object generalise to make general; bring into general use or knowledge. 1
- verb without object generalise to form general principles, opinions, etc. 1
- verb without object generalise to deal, think, or speak in generalities. 1
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Origin of generalise
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; general + -ize
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Parts of speech for Generalise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
generalise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
generalise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for generalise
verb generalise
- simplify — to make less complex or complicated; make plainer or easier: to simplify a problem.
- oversimplify — make too simple
- statement — something stated.
- conclude — If you conclude that something is true, you decide that it is true using the facts you know as a basis.
- derive — If you derive something such as pleasure or benefit from a person or from something, you get it from them.
Antonyms for generalise
verb generalise
- specify — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- miss — to fail to hit or strike: to miss a target.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- overlook — to fail to notice, perceive, or consider: to overlook a misspelled word.
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