Without loss of generality, we can say that the sequence converges to zero.
Source: tatoeba (580787)
Generality
/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹæl.ə.ti/
Synonyms for "generality" (119 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (24)
Noun(6 words)
abstractabstractionabstractionsamorphousnessaverageaverage manaveragenessbalancebest partbetter partblobbinessblurrinessbodybroadnessbulkcentercommon mancommon run
Strong matches (36)
Noun(10 words)
commonaltycommonnessgeneral rulegeneralcygeneralisabilitygeneralisationgeneralitiesgeneralizabilitygeneric labelgenericness
commonnesscommonplacenesscurrencydisorderessenceeverymaneverywomanfogginessfuzzinessgeneralizationgirl next doorgistgolden meangravamenhappy mediumhazinesshomme moyen sensuelill-definednessimprecisioninaccuracy
Related words (59)
indistinctnessinexactnessinternationalismjuste milieujuste-milieulawslaxityloosenessmain bodymajor partmajorityman in the streetmassmeanmeatmedianmediocritymediummiddlemiddle course
Show 35 more words
middle groundmiddle of the roadmiddle pointmiddle positionmiddle statemiddle-of-the-roadmidpointmistinessmostnormnormalobscurationobscurityordinarinessordinary joeordinary runparpluralityprevalenceprinciplespublicruckrulerunshapelessnesssubstancesweeping statementsweepingnessthrustunclearnessuniversalityusualnessvague notionvaguenessvia media
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: generalization, abstract, abstraction, abstractions, abstractness.
- Sentence evidence is available for generality, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "generality".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "generality"
Keep "generality" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "generality" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "generality", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "generality" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
7 entriesCollocations
5 entriesbreadth of generalitydegree of generalitygenerality of termslevel of generalitywithout loss of generality
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
9 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
The art of doing mathematics consists in finding that special case which contains all the germs of generality.
Source: tatoeba (3478248)
"You must not come to me," answered her listener, "for a defence of society; I have long since loathed its bitterness as much as I despise its baseness. You cannot know the miserably mean motives that actuate the generality; but the trifles so sought give their own narrowness to the mind."
Source: wiktionary
He was very vague, speaking only in generalities.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "generality"?
Closest matches include generalization, abstract, abstraction, abstractions, abstractness.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "generality"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.