Generalities

/ˌdʒɛn(ə)ˈrælɪtiz/ noun (plural)

Definition

Plural of generality; broad statements or principles that lack specific details or exceptions; vague or unspecified matters.

Etymology

From generality, which comes from Old French generalité and Latin generalitas. The -ity suffix means 'state or quality of.'

Kelly Says

When teachers say 'avoid generalities in your essays,' they're asking you to replace vague statements like 'people like pizza' with specifics—but this is exactly backwards from how our brains naturally work, which is why it's such a hard skill to learn!

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