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generalization vs abstraction

abstraction vs generalization

generalization and abstraction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
generalization Yes No No No
abstraction Yes No No No
As nouns, generalization and abstraction are synonyms defined as:
  • generalization and abstraction: the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
Other synonyms of generalization include generalisation.
generalization (noun) abstraction (noun)
an idea or conclusion having general application a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles the act of withdrawing or removing something
(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus an abstract painting
the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else
the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
Difference between generalization and abstraction

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