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generalised

/ˈdʒen.ər.ə.laɪzd/

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adjective

C1formalbritish/ˈdʒen.ər.ə.laɪzd/

Describes something that is made general or widespread, often lacking specific detail or precision.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает что-то, что сделано общим или широко распространённым, часто лишённое конкретных деталей или точности.
  1. Generalised (Biology) B2 formal scientific

    Not adapted to a specific environment or function; able to thrive in a variety of conditions.

    • Generalised species can survive in diverse habitats.
    • The raccoon has a generalised diet, eating almost anything.
    • Generalised immune systems respond to a wide range of pathogens.

    🇷🇺Генерализованный (биология)

    Synonyms: adaptablebroadgeneralunspecializedversatile

    Antonyms: adaptednarrowspecialspecialisedspecialized

  • more generalised comparative form
  • most generalised superlative form

verb

B2formalcommon/ˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.laɪz/

A verb used to indicate the act of making broad statements or forming general concepts based on specific instances or limited information.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по формулированию общих утверждений или формированию общих понятий на основе конкретных примеров или ограниченной информации.
  1. Make broad statements B2 formal

    To make a general statement based on limited evidence or specific cases.

    • It is unfair to generalize about all teenagers based on one incident.
    • Scientists must be careful not to generalize their findings too broadly.
    • She tends to generalize from her own experiences.

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    Synonyms: extrapolateoversimplifystereotype

    Antonyms: particularizespecializespecify

  2. Apply broadly B2 formal

    To apply a principle, idea, or rule to a wider range of situations.

    • We can generalize this mathematical formula to solve other problems.
    • The theory can be generalized to include different cultures.
    • Teachers try to generalize learning strategies across subjects.

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    Synonyms: broadenextendextrapolate

    Antonyms: narrowrestrictspecializespecify

  • generalised past participle
  • generalized past participle
  • generalised past simple
  • generalized past simple
  • generalising present participle
  • generalizing present participle
  • generalises third person singular
  • generalizes third person singular