1. a statement or principle that applies to most cases but may have exceptions; a general rule or observation
2. the quality or state of being general; lack of specificity or detail
3. the majority or bulk of something; most people or things in a group

Examples

• It's a generality that teenagers need more sleep than adults.
• The report spoke in generalities rather than providing specific data.
• In generality, people prefer warm weather to cold weather.
• The generality of the population supports the new policy.
• His argument was too vague—he relied on generalities instead of facts.
• The generality of students find mathematics challenging.