generality
noun
gen·er·al·i·ty
ˌje-nə-ˈra-lə-tē 
plural generalities
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Examples of generality in a Sentence
He spoke in generalities as he discussed his plans for the future.
I noticed the generality of the language he used in discussing his plans.
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Former British leaders Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron all did so but only in generalities and without the same level of vivid detail as Johnson.
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John Riley, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Kendrick did, however, open up in May 2020 about generalities in her past relationships.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Former British leaders Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron all did so but only in generalities and without the same level of vivid detail as Johnson.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Japan's system has been lauded for its generality and ease of use, but there is still a large stigma attached to it in the country, leading to lower uptake.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generality. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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generality
noun
gen·er·al·i·ty
ˌjen-ə-ˈral-ət-ē
plural generalities
1
: the quality or state of being general
2
b
: a statement that is unclear or that does not give enough information
3
: the greatest part : bulk
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