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Generalize
Meaning
Verb
●
To
speak
in
generalities
, or in
vague
terms.
●
To
infer
or
induce
from specific
cases
to more general
cases
or principles.
●
In Systems theory:
To
spread
throughout the body and become systemic.
●
To
derive
or
deduce
(a general
concept
or
principle
) from particular facts.
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Origin
generalize
English
-ize
English
-isen
Middle English (1100-1500)
-iser
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
-izare
Latin
-ιζειν
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
general
English
general
Anglo-Norman
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Etym
Antonyms
Specialize
Instantiate
Specify
Related
Extrapolate
Prejudge
Pigeonhole
Categorize
Infer
Disparage
Describe
Extend
Explain
Relate
Interpret
Translate
Replicate
Oversimplify
Analyze
Comprehend
Apply
Summarize
Predict
Classify
Generalizable
Categorise
Reveal
Approximate
Denigrate
Define
Deduce
Model
Represent
Equivocate
Express
Compare
Understand
Dismiss
Generalising
Clarify
Correlate
Reproduce
Characterize
Reflect
Present
Demonstrate
Examine
Assimilate
Derive
Convey
Analyse
Validate
Jump To Conclusions
Paint With A Broad Brush
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