How Do You Spell GENERALISE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəɹəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "generalise" is spelled with a "g" followed by an "e" and an "n". The stress is on the second syllable, which is indicated by the long vowel "e" in IPA. The final "s" is spelled with an "s" rather than a "z" because the verb retains the spelling of the noun "general" from which it is derived. The spelling of "generalise" in American English is "generalize" with a "z", reflecting the pronunciation with a voiced "zh" sound.

GENERALISE Meaning and Definition

1. To generalise means to draw a broad conclusion or make a general statement about a group or category based on a limited set of observations or experiences. It is the act of inferring, summarising, or applying general characteristics or qualities to a larger group without considering individual differences or exceptions.

   In various fields such as science, statistics, psychology, and sociology, generalisation is a fundamental cognitive process used to make sense of the world by categorising information and identifying patterns. However, generalising can sometimes lead to oversimplification, prejudices, or stereotypes if applied without caution or data to support it.

   In research and data analysis, generalisation involves drawing conclusions about a wider population based on the findings from a sample or limited data set. It relies on statistical methods to make inferences with a certain degree of confidence. The generalisation of findings is important to ensure that research outcomes can be applied to a broader context.

   In everyday language, generalisation may refer to making broad assumptions or statements about individuals or situations based on a few instances or personal experiences. It is crucial to be mindful of issues such as biases and lack of evidence when generalising in social settings, as it can lead to misconceptions or unfair judgments.

   Overall, generalising is the process of extending or applying broad characteristics, patterns, or conclusions to a larger group or situation, and it can be a useful cognitive tool when used appropriately and supported by evidence.

2. To extend from particulars to whole kinds or classes; to infer from the nature of one or a few, the nature of a number or the whole.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for GENERALISE

• dendraspise
• feneralise
• veneralise
• beneralise
• heneralise
• yeneralise
• teneralise
• gwneralise
• gsneralise
• gdneralise
• grneralise
• g4neralise
• g3neralise
• geberalise
• gemeralise
• gejeralise
• geheralise
• genwralise
• gensralise
• gendralise

Etymology of GENERALISE

The word "generalise" derives from the Latin word "generalis", which means "pertaining to a whole class or group", derived from "genus", meaning "kind" or "class". The suffix "-ize" is a common English verb-forming suffix that indicates the process of making something or someone possess a certain quality or characteristic. Therefore, "generalise" means to make general statements or conclusions about a larger group or class based on specific instances or observations.

Similar spelling words for GENERALISE

• generalist,
• general staff,
• generalized,
• generalship,
• generalize,
• generality,
• general agent,
• generally,
• general,
• general lien,
• generalised,
• generalizes,
• generalissimo,
• general store.

Conjugate verb Generalise

CONDITIONAL

I would generalise

you would generalise

he/she/it would generalise

we would generalise

they would generalise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be generalising

you would be generalising

he/she/it would be generalising

we would be generalising

they would be generalising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have generalise

you would have generalise

he/she/it would have generalise

we would have generalise

they would have generalise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been generalising

you would have been generalising

he/she/it would have been generalising

we would have been generalising

they would have been generalising

FUTURE

I will generalise

you will generalise

he/she/it will generalise

we will generalise

they will generalise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be generalising

you will be generalising

he/she/it will be generalising

we will be generalising

they will be generalising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have generalised

you will have generalised

he/she/it will have generalised

we will have generalised

they will have generalised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been generalising

you will have been generalising

he/she/it will have been generalising

we will have been generalising

they will have been generalising

IMPERATIVE

you generalise

we let´s generalise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to generalise

PAST

I generalised

you generalised

he/she/it generalised

we generalised

they generalised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was generalising

you were generalising

he/she/it was generalising

we were generalising

they were generalising

PAST PARTICIPLE

generalised

PAST PERFECT

I had generalised

you had generalised

he/she/it had generalised

we had generalised

they had generalised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been generalising

you had been generalising

he/she/it had been generalising

we had been generalising

they had been generalising

PRESENT

I generalise

you generalise

he/she/it generalises

we generalise

they generalise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am generalising

you are generalising

he/she/it is generalising

we are generalising

they are generalising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

generalising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have generalised

you have generalised

he/she/it has generalised

we have generalised

they have generalised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been generalising

you have been generalising

he/she/it has been generalising

we have been generalising

they have been generalising

I would have generalised

we would have generalised

you would have generalised

he/she/it would have generalised

they would have generalised