general
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal; Applied to a person to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent
- comparative
- more general
- superlative
- most general
Meanings
- 1
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal
In general, women live longer than men.
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I like Chinese food in general.
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- 2
Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent
- 3
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual
- 4
Not limited in use or application; applicable across a broad range
- 5
Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite
- 6
Not of a specific class; miscellaneousrare