generalized
UK: ˈdʒenrəlaɪzd | US: ˈdʒenrəlaɪzd
adj. made general or widely applicable
vt. (past tense) extended a concept or principle to broader cases
The word "generalized" originates from the Latin "generalis" (pertaining to a whole class), combined with the suffix "-ize" (to make or become) and "-ed" (indicating past tense or participle form). The root "general" reflects broad applicability, while "-ize" transforms it into a verb meaning "to make general." The addition of "-ed" adapts it for past tense or adjectival use, often describing concepts extended beyond specific instances.
The study results were generalized to the entire population.
She criticized the overly generalized assumptions in the report.
His theory was later generalized by other researchers.
Avoid making generalized statements without evidence.
The model can be generalized to predict various outcomes.