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generalize vs universalize

universalize vs generalize

generalize and universalize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
generalize No No Yes No
universalize No No Yes No
As verbs, universalize is a hyponym of generalize; that is, universalize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than generalize:
  • generalize: draw from specific cases for more general cases
  • universalize: make universal
Other hyponyms of generalize include overgeneralise, overgeneralize, universalise.
generalize (verb) universalize (verb)
become systemic and spread throughout the body make universal
speak or write in generalities
draw from specific cases for more general cases
cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use
Difference between generalize and universalize

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