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generalisations

generalisations is the plural of generalisation.

Meaning of generalisation

Noun

generalisation (countable and uncountable, plural generalisations)

  1. The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
  2. Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

Questions about generalisations

What is generalisations the plural of?
Generalisations is the plural of generalisation.

Words near generalisations in the dictionary

  1. generalia
  2. generaling
  3. generalisability
  4. generalisable
  5. generalisation
  6. generalisations
  7. generalise
  8. generaliseable
  9. generalised
  10. generalised circle
  11. generalised circles

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