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The rule was generalized to fit more examples.
What does Generalized mean?
Generalized means made broad or less specific.
Dictionary definition
Made broad or applied to many cases instead of one specific case.
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A generalized statement may miss important details.
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Generalized ideas can be useful, but they should not ignore important exceptions.
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Generalized means generalized means made broad or less specific.
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WordGeneralized.
Partverb, adjective.
MeaningGeneralized means made broad or less specific.
ExampleExample: The rule was generalized to fit more examples.
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- Syllables
- jen · er · uh · lyzd
- Strongest beat
- jen
- Ending
- lyzd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jen.
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Synonyms
Words like Generalized
broadenedMade wider in meaning or use.
simplifiedMade easier or less detailed.
extendedApplied to a wider set.
Antonyms
Opposite words
specifiedMade exact or detailed.
narrowedMade more limited.
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Word family
Generalized word family
Base word
general
verb
generalize
To make broad or apply widely.
verb
generalized
Past tense or adjective form.
adverb
generally
In most cases.
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