generalize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.
To spread throughout the body and become systemic.
To derive or deduce (a general concept or principle) from particular facts.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-generalize.wav /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑez/ /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ [ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑe̯z]

Word forms

generalize generalizes generalizing generalized generalise

Etymology

From general + -ize.

Synonyms

generalize genericize

Antonyms

specialize instantiate specify

Related words

general

Derived words

degeneralize generalist generalizability generalisability generalizable generalisable generalization generalisation generalizer generaliser misgeneralize overgeneralize regeneralize undergeneralize

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