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general

 adjective
gen·​er·​al | \ ˈjen-rəl  ˈje-nə- \

Definition of general

 (Entry 1 of 2)
1involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole
2involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or groupthe general equation of a straight line
3not confined by specialization or careful limitationgeneral outline
4belonging to the common nature of a group of like individuals GENERICthe general characteristics of a species
5aapplicable to or characteristic of the majority of individuals involved PREVALENTthe general opinion
bconcerned or dealing with universal rather than particular aspects
6relating to, determined by, or concerned with main elements rather than limited detailsbearing a general resemblance to the original
7holding superior rank or taking precedence over others similarly titledthe general manager
general
 noun
Definition of general (Entry 2 of 2)
1something (such as a concept, principle, or statement) that involves or is applicable to the whole
3archaic the general public PEOPLE
ba commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who ranks above a lieutenant general and whose insignia is four stars— compare ADMIRAL
in general
for the most part GENERALLYIn general, things are going as planned.

Synonyms & Antonyms for general

Synonyms: Adjective
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of general in a Sentence

Adjective They have issued a general warning. The general consensus is that we should go ahead.
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Recent Examples on the Web: AdjectiveIn general, the people who have died from COVID-19 have been older and have also had other illnesses.— Cincinnati.com, "State, local groups taking precautions to prevent at-risk Ohioans from catching coronavirus," 8 Mar. 2020Masks do not work for the general public and preventing them from getting coronavirus.— CBS News, "Transcript: Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation," March 8, 2020," 8 Mar. 2020
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First Known Use of general

Adjective
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for general

Adjective
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin generalis, from gener-, genus kind, class — more at KIN
Noun
derivative of GENERAL entry 1

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The first known use of general was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry
“General.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general. Accessed 15 Mar. 2020.
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general
 adjective

English Language Learners Definition of general

of, relating to, or affecting all the people or things in a group involving or including many or most people
relating to the main or major parts of something rather than the details not specific
used to indicate that a description relates to an entire person or thing rather than a particular part
general
 adjective
gen·​er·​al | \ ˈje-nə-rəl  ˈjen-rəl \

Kids Definition of general

 (Entry 1 of 2)
1having to do with the whole applying to more than just a small area or groupIt's a matter of general interest.
2not specific or detailedThe book is a good general introduction to football.
3involving or including many or most peopleHer plans won general acceptance.
4not specializedgeneral store
general
 noun
Kids Definition of general (Entry 2 of 2)
a military officer ranking above a colonel
in general
for the most partIn general, I like school.
general
 adjective
gen·​er·​al | \ ˈjen-(ə-)rəl  \

Medical Definition of general

1not confined by specialization or careful limitationgeneral surgeon
2belonging to the common nature of a group of like individualsthe general characteristics of a species
3involving or affecting practically the entire body or organism not localgeneral infirmity
general
 adjective
gen·​er·​al | \ ˈjen-rəl, ˈje-nə-  \

Legal Definition of general

1involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole
2involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or group
3not confined by specialization or limitation
4relating to, determined by, or concerned with main elements rather than limiting details
5holding superior rank or taking precedence over others similarly titledthe general manager
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