Generalty

/dʒɛˈnɛrəlti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being general or widespread; a general statement or principle that applies broadly.

Etymology

From Old French 'generalté' (generality), from Medieval Latin 'generalitas', derived from 'generalis' (general). The suffix '-ty' forms abstract nouns denoting qualities or conditions.

Kelly Says

Generalty is what philosophers call 'the problem of universals'—how can something be both specific (this apple is red) and general (apples are fruits) at the same time, and which is more real?

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