Meaning of the word generality in English

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generality

US /ˌdʒen.əˈræl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌdʒen.əˈræl.ə.ti/

Noun

1.

the quality or state of being general; widespread applicability or relevance

Example:
The generality of his statements made them difficult to apply to specific cases.
The theory has a high degree of generality, explaining phenomena across various fields.
2.

a statement or concept that is general rather than specific

Example:
He spoke in broad generalities, avoiding any concrete details.
The report was full of vague generalities and lacked specific recommendations.