generalization, generalisation, stimulus generalization, stimulus generalisation
(noun) (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
generalization, generalisation, induction, inductive reasoning
(noun) reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
abstraction, generalization, generalisation
(noun) the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
generalization, generalisation, generality
(noun) an idea or conclusion having general application; “he spoke in broad generalities”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
generalization (countable and uncountable, plural generalizations)
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
Synonyms: universalization, Thesaurus:generalization
Antonyms: specialization, Thesaurus:specialization
Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.
An oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of the members of a group.
(mathematics) A proof, axiom, problem, or definition which includes another's cases, and also some additional cases.
Source: Wiktionary
Gen`er*al*i*za"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. généralisation.]
1. The act or process of generalizing; the act of bringing individuals or particulars under a genus or class; deduction of a general principle from particulars. Generalization is only the apprehension of the one in the many. Sir W. Hamilton.
2. A general inference.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 May 2025
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
