universals

pl. n. in philosophy, general qualities, such as blueness or courage, as opposed to the particulars that instantiate them. The status of universals and their relationship to particulars have been a matter of much debate in philosophy. See also abstract idea; psychological universal.

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November 16th 2024

comparable-forms reliability

see alternate-forms reliability.