Generalisation and Principle

Generalisation

Generalisation noun - The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances.

Principle and generalisation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Principle" instead a noun "Generalisation".

Principle

Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
Usage example: their principles of composition characterized all their works
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Synonyms for Principle

Generalisation and principle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generalisation" instead a noun "Principle".

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe
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