generalisation

• Nom désignant une affirmation ou une conclusion générale applicable à de nombreux cas, ou le processus consistant à former de tels concepts généraux en extrayant des propriétés communes.

A noun referring to a broad statement or conclusion that applies to many instances, or the process of forming such general concepts by abstracting common properties.

1. Broad statement or conclusionB2formal

   An idea or conclusion that applies to many situations or things, often based on limited evidence.

   Généralisation

   • Making a generalization about all teenagers based on one example is unfair.
   • The article was full of broad generalizations about the economy.
   • Scientists are careful to avoid hasty generalizations in their research.

   Synonymesgenerality

   Antonymesexceptionparticularityspecificity

2. Process of abstractionC1formal

   The process of forming general concepts by identifying common properties from specific instances.

   généralisation (processus d'abstraction)

   • The generalization of mathematical principles from specific problems is a key skill.
   • In linguistics, generalization helps explain how children learn grammar rules.
   • The theory was developed through the generalization of observed patterns.

   Synonymesabstractionconceptualizationgeneralizationinduction

3. Inductive reasoningC1formal

   Reasoning that moves from specific facts or observations to broader general principles.

   Généralisation (raisonnement inductif)

   • Inductive generalization is a common method in scientific discovery.
   • The philosopher argued that all knowledge comes from generalization of experience.
   • Generalization from data is essential for forming hypotheses.

   Synonymesinductioninductive reasoning

   Antonymesinstantiationparticularizationspecification

4. Stimulus generalizationC2formalscientific

   In psychology, the tendency to respond to a stimulus that is similar to the original conditioned stimulus.

   Généralisation du stimulus

   • Pavlov's dogs showed generalization by salivating to similar tones.
   • Stimulus generalization can explain why phobias sometimes spread to related situations.
   • Therapists work to reduce generalization in anxiety disorders.

   Antonymesdiscrimination