Definition of GENERALITY

generality

Plural: generalities

Noun

  • an idea or conclusion having general application
  • the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability
  • The quality of being general.
  • The population in general.
  • A generalization.

Examples

  • He was very vague, speaking only in generalities.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English generalite, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French generalité (modern French généralité), from general + -ité; also influenced by Latin generālitās. By surface analysis, general + -ity.

Antonyms

particularity

Scrabble Score: 14

generality: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
generality: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
generality: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

generality: valid Words With Friends Word