generalized
|gen-er-al-ized|
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/ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzd/
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/ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzd/
(generalize)
broad statement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'generalize' originates from the French word 'généraliser', which is derived from 'général', meaning 'general'.
Historical Evolution
'généraliser' transformed into the English word 'generalize', and eventually became 'generalized' in its past forms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make general', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'generalize'.
She generalized her findings to apply to a larger population.
Adjective 1
made more general or widespread; not specific or detailed.
The report provided a generalized overview of the situation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45