misgeneralize

Etymology

From mis- + generalize.

misgeneralize means To make an incorrect generalization. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

verb

To make an incorrect generalization.“These programs may differ substantially, however, when examined in the light of their effects on the thought processes used to add and subtract, and of the likelihood that students will misinterpret or misgeneralize the principles implicit in the curriculum activities.”