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gen⋅er⋅al⋅i⋅ty

  [jen-uh-ral-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties.
1. an indefinite, unspecific, or undetailed statement: to speak in generalities about human rights.
2. a general principle, rule, or law.
3. the greater part or majority: the generality of people.
4. the state or quality of being general.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME generalite < L generālitās. See general, -ity

Synonyms:
1. truism, cliché, platitude, banality.
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gen·er·al·i·ty   (jěn'ə-rāl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. gen·er·al·i·ties

  1. The state or quality of being general.

  2. An observation or principle having general application; a generalization.

  3. An imprecise or vague statement or idea.

  4. The greater portion or number; the majority.

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