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Misgeneralization

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Meaning

An incorrect generalization..

Example Sentences

The problem was that this concept was a misgeneralization from the Gulf War and did not fit conflicts like that in Bosnia, where the nature of the warfare was less conventional and where the strategy had to be more of a political-military one linked more closely to diplomacy and negotiations.

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What does misgeneralization mean?

Misgeneralization means An incorrect generalization..

What is a synonym for misgeneralization?

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What is the opposite of misgeneralization?

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How do you use misgeneralization in a sentence?

The problem was that this concept was a misgeneralization from the Gulf War and did not fit conflicts like that in Bosnia, where the nature of the warfare was less conventional and where the strategy had to be more of a political-military one linked more closely to diplomacy and negotiations.

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