Sweeping generalization Synonyms

Definitions for Sweeping


  • (adjective) having considerable extent
  • (adjective) taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
  • (adjective) ignoring distinctions

Definitions for Generalization


  • (noun) an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
  • (noun) the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
  • (noun) reasoning from detailed facts to general principles