# generality

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹæl.ɪ.ti/ · frequency rank #52,344

## Definitions
1. The quality of being general.
2. The population in general.
3. A generalization.

## Etymology
From Middle English generalite, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French generalité (modern French généralité), from general + -ité; also influenced by Latin generālitās. By surface analysis, general + -ity.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/generality