Genellik

Genellik is a Turkish noun meaning generality, universality, or broad applicability. It is formed from the adjective genel (general) with the abstract noun suffix -lik, yielding a term that denotes the quality of being general rather than specific. In everyday Turkish, genellik is mainly used in formal or academic contexts; more common phrasing in ordinary speech is genel olarak ("in general") or genel nitelikler ("general characteristics").

In philosophy and logic, genellik refers to statements or properties that apply to all members of a class, as opposed to particular statements about individual members. It corresponds to the logical notion of universal statements. For example, the sentence "İnsanlar ölümlüdür" expresses a genellik.

In social sciences and public policy, genellik is used to discuss issues affecting the broad population rather than subgroups. The concept can appear in discussions of universal rights, general welfare, or policies designed for wide applicability. The related idea sometimes described as genellik ilkesi is invoked to argue that a policy should aim for broad coverage rather than targeted exceptions.

Genellik contrasts with özellik (particularity) or sınırlı kapsam (limited scope). It also appears in linguistic and descriptive contexts to refer to general properties of a category rather than idiosyncratic traits of single instances. While not a daily term for most speakers outside academic circles, genellik provides a concise way to reference broad applicability and general characteristics.