"misgeneralization" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: misgeneralizations [plural], misgeneralisation [alternative]
Etymology: From mis- + generalization. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|mis-|generalization}} mis- + generalization Head templates: {{en-noun}} misgeneralization (plural misgeneralizations)
  1. An incorrect generalization.

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Alternative forms

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