generalized abstract nonsense

The term "generalized abstract nonsense" is usually jokingly (and endearingly) applied to topics in mathematics of very high abstraction level, mostly category theory. It probably refers to the fact that some concepts in category theory can abstract away so far from the actual mathematical structures that are described as to lose all connection to the actual meat of the matter.

Yoneda's lemma is just generalized abstract nonsense.

by Dominique U March 10, 2018

Generalize

Something people who hate America do. They say "omg they all suck" because of a few percentage of it.

"americans are all racists"
"how are you going to generalize a whole fucking country like that"

by PI55 October 4, 2018

generalite

One who spends most of their time on the NationStates General Forum.

Also, a word that always makes me think of Gentile. Don't ask.

The Generalites came up with a motto, I think, but I can't remember what it is.

by Artamazia May 8, 2005

generify

To make something generic so that it can be used without specific details.

for marketing, promotions, advertising, etc, we are often asked to take that chart, photo, example with specific user details or confidential information and generify it

by mcreative February 16, 2010

Generalistically

Word invented by those unaware of the real word generally. Said individuals should be ashamed.

Generalistically the sky is blue.

by Beowulf80 November 21, 2010

generalizationist

the name for a person who makes sweeping generalizations

That person is a generalizationist.

by toeypoeydoodoo May 3, 2011

Generally

As is normally accepted or expected.

You generally don't have to say.

by ZERØ O'skül March 19, 2011