generalize

== English == === Alternative forms === generalise (non-Oxford British spelling) === Etymology === From general +‎ -ize. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑez/ (New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/, [ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑe̯z] === Verb === generalize (third-person singular simple present generalizes, present participle generalizing, simple past and past participle generalized) To speak in generalities, or in vague terms. To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles. To spread throughout the body and become systemic. To derive or deduce (a general concept or principle) from particular facts. ==== Synonyms ==== (speak in generalities): See also Thesaurus:generalize ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “speak in generalities”): See also Thesaurus:specify (antonym(s) of “infer from specific cases”): specialize, instantiate ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== general ==== Translations ==== == Portuguese == === Verb === generalize inflection of generalizar: first/third-person singular present subjunctive third-person singular imperative