generality (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌdʒenəˈrælɪti/
Definition
A statement or principle that is true in most cases but not all, or a lack of detail or specificity.
Examples
The generality of his statement made it difficult to apply to our specific problem.
We need to move beyond the generality and discuss the concrete actions required.
She appreciated the generality of the advice, as it could be applied to many different scenarios.
How to Use generality
- beyond generality (prepositional phrase)
- To move past broad statements and focus on specific details or actions. — "We need to move beyond generality and discuss the concrete actions required."
- statement of generality (collocation)
- A statement that is broad and lacks specific details. — "His speech was merely a statement of generality, offering no concrete solutions."
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