Meaning of 'general'

Find the meaning of the word ‘general’

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Meaning of ‘general’

10 definitions found.

general

adjective

prevailing among and common to the general public

Example: "the general discontent"

adjective

of worldwide scope or applicability

Synonyms: cosmopolitan ecumenical oecumenical universal worldwide world-wide

adjective

not specialized or limited to one class of things

Example: "general studies"

adjective

applying to all or most members of a category or group

Example: "the general public"

adjective

affecting the entire body

Example: "a general anesthetic"

adjective

somewhat indefinite

Example: "bearing a general resemblance to the original"

noun

a fact about the whole, as opposed to particular

Example: "You discussed the general, but neglected the particular."

noun

a general officer of the highest rank

Synonyms: full general

noun

the head of a religious order or congregation

Synonyms: superior general

verb

command as a general

Example: "We are generaled by an incompetent!"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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