Generalizar
Example: Não devemos generalizar a partir de um único exemplo isolado.
Definition
"Generalizar" means to make a broad statement or conclusion based on limited or specific examples, often extending a particular case to a wider context. It involves applying a general rule or idea beyond the original, isolated instance.
Etymology
The verb "generalizar" comes from the Portuguese root "geral," meaning general, which itself derives from the Latin "generalis." The suffix "-izar" is used to form verbs indicating the process of becoming or making something. Did you know? The idea behind "generalizar" is about moving from the specific to the general, reflecting how humans often seek patterns to understand the world.
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