Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

generalisation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.47 in modern English

Syllables
gen-er-al-i-sa-tion
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
6
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

Countable; Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

generalisations (plural) generalization (alternative, British)

Synonyms

generalization stimulus generalization stimulus generalisation induction inductive reasoning abstraction generality

Antonyms

specialisation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization head station nation location

Questions

What does generalisation mean?
The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

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