"misgeneralization" meaning in All languages combined

See misgeneralization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: misgeneralizations [plural]
Etymology: From mis- + generalization. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|mis-|generalization}} mis- + generalization Head templates: {{en-noun}} misgeneralization (plural misgeneralizations)
  1. An incorrect generalization. Synonyms (non-Oxford British spelling): misgeneralisation
    Sense id: en-misgeneralization-en-noun-pTOpx2Pq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mis-

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