yleistyvästi

yleistyvästi is a Finnish adverb. It translates to "generalizingly" or "in a generalizing manner" in English. It is used to describe an action or statement that makes a broad conclusion or assumption based on limited evidence or specific instances. When something is done yleistyvästi, it means a general rule or principle is being derived or applied without necessarily considering all exceptions or nuances. It suggests a tendency to move from the specific to the general. For example, observing a few instances of a particular behavior and then concluding that this behavior is characteristic of an entire group would be an action performed yleistyvästi. This term is often used in discussions about logic, reasoning, and communication, highlighting the potential for oversimplification or inaccurate conclusions when generalizations are made too readily. It implies a cognitive process of abstraction and synthesis, where individual observations are bundled into a larger, overarching idea. The opposite of making a generalization might be to focus on specific details or acknowledge individual differences.