Definition

Able to be applied to many different situations or cases.

Example

The findings of the study are generalizable to a larger population.

Conversation

I read an article about research methods in psychology.

Oh really? Were the findings generalizable to other populations?

Yes, they mentioned that the results were quite generalizable across different groups.

That's interesting! It makes the study more relevant to a wider audience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Generalizable → It is formed from "general" (from Latin *generalis*, meaning pertaining to a whole or class) and "-izable" (a suffix indicating the ability to be). The word "generalizable" means able to be applied broadly or to a general context.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be applied to a 'whole' or 'class' ('general') and that can be made to have that quality ('-izable'). This helps you remember that 'generalizable' refers to something that can be broadly applied.

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