generalization

The word “generalization” has 6 syllables: gen-er-al-i-za-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌdʒɛnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for generalization?

In the thesaurus, “generalization” has 118 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for generalization along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for generalization

abstract principle
abstraction
acumen
adage
analysis
apprehension
apriority
argument
argumentation
assumption
axiom
base
bounds
brain
brains
bromide
canon
case
cause
cliche
cogitation
commonplace
comprehension
concept
conception
concluding
conclusion
conjecture
corollary
criterion
deducement
deduction
dialectics
discernment
exigency
exposition
formula
foundation
fundamental
generality
ground
guide
half-truth
hypothesis
illation
induction
inference
intellect
intellection
interpretation
judgment
law
limits
logic
logical reasoning
logistics
loose statement
lucidity
marbles
maxim
mentality
mind
moderation
notion
observation
origin
oversimplification
platitude
postulate
precept
premise
principium
principle
proof
proposal
proposition
propriety
proverb
ratiocination
rationale
rationalism
rationality
rationalization
rationalizing
reason
reasonableness
reasoning
regulation
rule
saneness
sanity
saw
saying
sense
senses
sensibleness
simplification
simplism
sound mind
soundness
source
speculation
stereotype
sweeping statement
syllogism
syllogization
theorem
theory
thinking
thought
train of thought
truism
truth
understanding
universality
usage
wisdom
wit

Antonyms for generalization

blackballing
body
detail
disbelief
expulsion
ignorance
irrationality
misinterpretation
mistake
misunderstanding
nonsense
physicality
reality
rejection
specific
specificity
stupidity
truth
unsoundness

Meanings of generalization

noun
1. The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
2. Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.
3. An oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of the members of a group.
4. A proof, axiom, problem, or definition which includes another's cases, and also some additional cases.

Example Sentences

Making a broad generalization based on one example can lead to misunderstanding.
The study warns against the generalization of results from a limited sample size.
Her argument relied on a sweeping generalization that ignored individual differences.
We must avoid generalization when discussing complex social issues.
His generalization about teenagers was both inaccurate and unfair.

On this page you'll find 137 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to generalization, such as: abstract principle, abstraction, acumen, adage, analysis, apprehension, apriority.

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