THESAURUS

Generalization Thesaurus

An act or instance of generalizing; concluding that something true of a subclass is true of the entire class.

Synonyms for Generalization

Depending on context, synonyms include abstraction, despecification, genericization, universalization, transfer, induction.

Antonyms for Generalization

Common opposites include specialization, concretization, individualization, particularization, singularization.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include generality, induction, transfer, abstraction, generalisation, prevalence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for generalization?

Possible synonyms include abstraction, despecification, genericization, universalization, transfer.

What is an antonym for generalization?

Possible antonyms include specialization, concretization, individualization, particularization, singularization.

Can every synonym replace generalization?

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