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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With its book whittled down so much and its careful hedging to only speaking the broadest generalities about Cuba’s history, Buena Vista Social Club only aims modestly high, just above the level of a tribute concert.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
With its book whittled down so much and its careful hedging to only speaking the broadest generalities about Cuba’s history, Buena Vista Social Club only aims modestly high, just above the level of a tribute concert.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
There are outlandish comedy routines — one involves swatting at acorns with a shovel — and an enhanced physicality in generality.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025
Asked about his performance recently, Domi spoke only in generalities.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
With its book whittled down so much and its careful hedging to only speaking the broadest generalities about Cuba’s history, Buena Vista Social Club only aims modestly high, just above the level of a tribute concert.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
There are outlandish comedy routines — one involves swatting at acorns with a shovel — and an enhanced physicality in generality.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025
Asked about his performance recently, Domi spoke only in generalities.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 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 22 Apr. 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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