(generalities)
1.
A ~ is a general statement that covers a range of things, rather than being concerned with specific instances. (FORMAL)
I’ll start with some generalities and then examine a few specific examples...
He avoided this tricky question and talked in generalities.
N-COUNT
2.
The ~ of a statement or description is the fact that it is a general one, rather than a specific, detailed one.
That there are problems with this kind of definition is hardly surprising, given its level of ~.
N-UNCOUNT