generalty

/ˌdʒɛnrəˈlɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

the quality of being general or not specific

“The generality of the plan was its strength, as it could be adapted to various situations.”

2. noun

a general or vague idea

“The generality of the warning made it hard to understand what exactly to do.”

3. noun

the state of being a general or a high-ranking military officer

“After his promotion, he took command of the army as a general in the generality.”

4. noun

the state or fact of being a general or a high-ranking military officer

“His generality allowed him to make crucial decisions quickly.”

5. adjective

general or not specific

“The generality of the information made it hard to trust.”

Synonyms

  • broadness
  • generalness

Antonyms

  • particularity
  • specificity