GENERALISATIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Generalisations.
Generalisations - as a noun
An idea or conclusion having general application
Example: "He spoke in broad generalities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generality14generalization24Hypernyms (Closely Related)
idea5thought14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstraction15generalization24Reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalization24induction12inductive reasoning(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalization24stimulus generalisationstimulus generalizationHypernyms (Closely Related)
carry-overtransfer11transfer of trainingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She made sweeping generalisations about people from different backgrounds."
"His book is filled with broad generalisations that lack nuance."
"We should avoid making generalisations based on limited evidence."
"The speaker's generalisations were based on stereotypes and assumptions."
"Many scientific studies rely on generalisations to draw broader conclusions."
Word Game Points
Is GENERALISATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, generalisations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GENERALISATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is GENERALISATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generalisations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGENERALISATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is GENERALISATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generalisations is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGENERALISATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
