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Definitions for generalities
gen·er·al·i·ties
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generalitiesnoun
Plural form of generality.
Webster Dictionary
Generalities
of Generality
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of generalities in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of generalities in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of generalities in a Sentence
It will be a long night. They talk in generalities. I’ve pulled a lot of all-nighters here.
[ President Trump has a ] predilection for speaking in generalities, these general expressions can be seen as having multiple functions, but oftentimes the president uses them to provoke a reaction in his audience -- of shock, dismay, or disgust.
We think in generalities, but we live in detail.
I heard a candidate complain the other day that, you know, 'my positions' -- meaning that candidate's positions -- 'on comments I made about entitlement reform are being misconstrued by the press.' Well, it's much harder to be misconstrued by the press if you're specific, if you continue to speak in generalities, then you're going to have other people interpret what you mean.
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