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
generality (countable and uncountable, plural generalities)
(uncountable) The quality of being general.
(countable) A generalization.
• (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
15 June 2025
(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”
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