Word Type

Noun

The word "generalization" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

specialization

Derived Terms

genrelization hasty generalization misgeneralization overgeneralization undergeneralization

Derived From

general generalize

Context

mathematics psychology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

carry-over colligation idea theorisation theorization thought transfer transfer of training

Type Of (IsA)

colligation idea transfer

Related Terms

stereotype

Related Terms

abstracting common concept fact formulation general generalities generality generalize generally inductive instance principle properties reasoning specific stereotype

Synonym Network

abstraction

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