GENERALITY

generality

(noun) the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability

generalization, generalisation, generality

(noun) an idea or conclusion having general application; “he spoke in broad generalities”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

generality (countable and uncountable, plural generalities)

(uncountable) The quality of being general.

(countable) A generalization.

Synonyms

• (quality of being general): oftenness; see also commonness

Source: Wiktionary

Gen`er*al"i*ty, n.; pl. Generalities. Etym: [L. generalitas: cf. F. généralité. Cf. Generalty.]

1. The state of being general; the quality of including species or particulars. Hooker.

2. That which is general; that which lacks specificalness, practicalness, or application; a general or vague statement or phrase. Let us descend from generalities to particulars. Landor. The glittering and sounding generalities of natural right which make up the Declaration of Independence. R. Choate.

3. The main body; the bulk; the greatest part; as, the generality of a nation, or of mankind.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition