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generalise

/ˈdʒɛn.ə.ra.laɪz/

/ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪz/

generaliseverb

generalised

Past Simple

generalised

Past Participle

generalising

Gerund

/ˈdʒɛn.ə.ra.laɪz/

/ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪz/

Translations

It's important not to generalise from a single example.

Важно не обобщать на основе одного примера.

Definitions

To make a broad statement or conclusion based on specific cases or instances.

It's not fair to generalise about all teenagers based on the actions of a few.

To apply something, such as a concept or rule, to a wider range of situations or cases.

The teacher encouraged the students to generalise the mathematical principle to solve different types of problems.

To spread so as to affect the whole of something; to become widespread or diffused.

The infection quickly generalised and affected multiple organs.

Synonyms

generalisepast participle

Definitions

Widespread; not limited to a specific part or aspect.

She was diagnosed with a generalised anxiety disorder.

generalisegerund / present participle

Definitions

Tending to make broad or sweeping statements; lacking specificity.

His generalising comments offended several audience members.