Misgeneralize
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To make an incorrect generalization.
"These programs may differ substantially, however, when examined in the light of their effects on the thought processes used to add and subtract, and of the likelihood that students will misinterpret or misgeneralize the principles implicit in the curriculum activities."
Example
More examples"These programs may differ substantially, however, when examined in the light of their effects on the thought processes used to add and subtract, and of the likelihood that students will misinterpret or misgeneralize the principles implicit in the curriculum activities."
Etymology
From mis- + generalize.
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