different between generalize vs hypothesize

English

Alternative forms

• generalise (non-Oxford British spelling)

Etymology

general +? -ize

Verb

generalize (third-person singular simple present generalizes, present participle generalizing, simple past and past participle generalized)

1. To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
2. To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.
   • 1795, William Nicholson, A Dictionary of Chemistry

     Copernicus generalized the celestial motions by merely referring them to the moon's motion. Newton generalized them still more by referring this last to the motion of a stone through the air.

3. To derive or deduce (a general concept or principle) from particular facts.
   • August 24, 1831, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Truth and Maxims

     A mere conclusion generalized from a great multitude of facts.

Synonyms

• (speak in generalities): See also Thesaurus:generalize

Antonyms

• (speak in generalities): See also Thesaurus:specify
• (infer from specific cases): specialize

Derived terms

Related terms

• general

Translations

Portuguese

Verb

generalize

1. first-person singular present subjunctive of generalizar
2. third-person singular present subjunctive of generalizar
3. first-person singular imperative of generalizar
4. third-person singular imperative of generalizar

English

Alternative forms

• hypothesise (British)

Etymology

hypothesis +? -ize

Pronunciation

Verb

hypothesize (third-person singular simple present hypothesizes, present participle hypothesizing, simple past and past participle hypothesized)

1. (transitive, intransitive) To believe or assert on uncertain grounds.

   Synonyms: hypotheticate, guess

Related terms

• hypothetical
• hypothesizable

Translations