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generalism|ˈdʒɛnərəlɪz(ə)m|
[f. general n. + -ism.]
a. A general conclusion, generalization.
b. A general statement, a platitude.
1809D. P. Watts in Southey Life of A. Bell (1844) II. 595, I offer my humble tribute of praise to your individual energy..and real patriotism; but ‘one swallow makes no summer’. I refer to generalisms. 1861R. F. Burton City of Saints v. 319 He began with generalisms about humility, faithfulness [etc.]. 1862Thornbury Turner II. 348, I have also gathered together into one chapter as many as possible of his more valuable generalisms.
c. The fact or quality of generalizing; the actions, principles or qualities of a generalist (opp. specialism 1).
1908Times Lit. Suppl. 13 Aug. 260/3 The essays..were, in their day, too good specimens of the best generalism to be of permanent value. 1963Times 1 May 10/3 The Common Market was encouraging a European particularism..at just the time in history when speedy communications..required a free world generalism. 1968New Scientist 3 Oct. 31/2 There is a need for a new brand of ‘science-based generalism’. |