generality
UK/dʒenə'rælɪtɪ/US/.dʒenә'ræliti/
GREB1
Definitions
n.
A statement or principle that is too broad or vague to be useful
笼统的说法，泛泛之论
n.
The quality or state of being general; the majority
普遍性；大多数
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgeneralbirth, produce, kind
+
-ityone who does, agent
=generality
general + -ity (state) = the quality of being general. In the plural, 'generalities' usually means vague, content-free statements — speaking in generalities means avoiding specifics.
Common Collocations
- 1.vague generalities空泛之词
- 2.speak in generalities泛泛而谈
- 3.broad generality宽泛的概括
Example Sentences
- 1.
The politician answered every question with vague generalities.
- 2.
Let's move beyond generalities and talk about specifics.
- 3.
The generality of voters supported the measure.