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over·gen·er·al·ize

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. overgeneralize, overgeneraliseverb

    draw too general a conclusion

    "It is dangerous to overgeneralize"

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  1. overgeneralizeverb

    To discuss something in terms that are too general, and thereby ignore significant details or differences.

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  1. overgeneralize

    Overgeneralize means to apply a general rule or principle too broadly or universally, often based on limited or isolated examples. It involves drawing excessive or over-simplified conclusions about a larger group or situation based on one specific observation or experience.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of overgeneralize in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of overgeneralize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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  • 지나치게 일반화하다Korean

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