Generalisation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Generalisation is a noun meaning The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
Meaning
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
More Meanings
- Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.
Word Forms
- generalisations
- generalization
Antonyms for generalisation
Common opposites include specialisation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include generalization, generality, mainstreaming, universalization, prevalence, pervasiveness.
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