2. To apply to other genera or classes; to use with a more extensive application; to extend so as to include all special cases; to make universal in application, as a formula or rule. When a fact is generalized, our discontent is quited, and we consider the generality itself as tantamount to an explanation. Sir W. Hamilton.
3. To derive or deduce (a general conception, or a general principle)
from particulars.
A mere conclusion generalized from a great multitude of facts.
Coleridge.
GENERALIZE
Gen"er*al*ize, v. i.
Defn: To form into a genus; to view objects in their relations to a genus or class; to take general or comprehensive views.
GENERALIZED
Gen"er*al*ized, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Comprising structural characters which are separated in more specialized forms; synthetic; as, a generalized type.
GENERALIZER
Gen"er*al*i`zer (, n.
Defn: One who takes general or comprehensive views. Tyndall.
GENERALLY
Gen"er*al*ly, adv.
1. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.