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extrapolate vs universalize

universalize vs extrapolate

extrapolate and universalize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extrapolate No No Yes No
universalize No No Yes No
As verbs, universalize is a hyponym of extrapolate; that is, universalize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extrapolate:
  • extrapolate: draw from specific cases for more general cases
  • universalize: make universal
Other hyponyms of extrapolate include overgeneralise, overgeneralize, universalise.
extrapolate (verb) universalize (verb)
estimate the value of something based on known values make universal
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
draw from specific cases for more general cases
Difference between extrapolate and universalize

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