generality
noun
gen·er·al·i·ty
ˌje-nə-ˈra-lə-tē 
plural generalities
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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To re-prove the singularity theorem in its full generality — as Hawking and Penrose had done — the mathematicians would instead need to base their arguments on less detailed information about curvature.
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Quanta Magazine, 16 July 2025
While removing the supervision and being able to bet your life is pretty much a yes/no thing, there are degrees of territory size and viability, and of generality.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Its generality enabled Penrose to prove in three scant pages (opens a new tab) of math that, under his two assumptions, singularities will inevitably form.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 27 May 2025
Oz often dodged providing specific answers, providing generalities.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 16 July 2025
While removing the supervision and being able to bet your life is pretty much a yes/no thing, there are degrees of territory size and viability, and of generality.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Its generality enabled Penrose to prove in three scant pages (opens a new tab) of math that, under his two assumptions, singularities will inevitably form.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 27 May 2025
Oz often dodged providing specific answers, providing generalities.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for generality
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generality. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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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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