generality
noun
an indefinite, unspecific, or undetailed statement.
generalities
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pluralof generality.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Critics of a ban pitch their argument in terms of generalities like freedom and innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
There are many provisions of the Constitution that are majestic generalities; this one is as straightforward as it gets.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
"Nothing like this has ever happened to me, and in these kinds of important matters, it's important to speak very clearly and not to speak in generalities," France forward Mbappe said.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
Trafficking in generalities rarely leads to universal truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024
But on this issue one cannot speak in generalities, for the situation varies according to the case.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
