nongeneralized
ər verb (used with object)
1.
to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
2.
to infer or form (a general principle, opinion, conclusion, etc.) from only a few facts, examples, or the like.
3.
to give a general rather than a specific or special character or form to.
verb (used without object)
5.
to form general principles, opinions, etc.
6.
to deal, think, or speak in generalities.
7.
to make general inferences.
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So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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generalize or generalise (ˈdʒɛnrəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to form (general principles or conclusions) from (detailed facts, experience, etc); infer |
| 2. | (intr) to think or speak in generalities, esp in a prejudiced way |
| 3. | (tr; usually passive) to cause to become widely used or known |
| 4. | (intr) of a disease |
| a. to spread throughout the body | |
| b. to change from a localized infection or condition to a systemic one: generalized infection | |
| generalise or generalise | |
| —vb | |
| 'generalizer or generalise | |
| —n | |
| 'generaliser or generalise | |
| —n | |
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generalize gen·er·al·ize (jěn'ər-ə-līz')
v. gen·er·al·ized, gen·er·al·iz·ing, gen·er·al·iz·es
To reduce to a general form, class, or law.
To render indefinite or unspecific.
To infer from many particulars.
To draw inferences or a general conclusion from.
To make generally or universally applicable.
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