misgeneralise
misgeneralise is the alternative form of misgeneralize.
Meaning of misgeneralize
Verb
misgeneralize (third-person singular simple present misgeneralizes, present participle misgeneralizing, simple past and past participle misgeneralized)
- 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.1984, Andrew Garrod, Perspectives on Teaching, Learning and Development, page 482
Forms of misgeneralise
| third-person singular present | misgeneralises |
|---|---|
| present participle | misgeneralising |
| past participle | misgeneralised |
| past | misgeneralised |
Origin of misgeneralise
From mis- + generalise.
Questions about misgeneralise
- What is misgeneralise the alternative form of?
- Misgeneralise is the alternative form of misgeneralize.
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