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general
What does general mean?
general (adjective): including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use general in a sentence?
- The general public. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- General assistance. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- In general terms. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does general come from?
From Middle English general, in turn from Anglo-Norman general, generall, Middle French general, and their source, Latin generālis, from genus (“class, kind”) + -ālis (“-al”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of general?
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From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “general” mean?
including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal
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of a person, deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange
Not quite: that's what eccentric means.
of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful
Not quite: that's what grateful means.
having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful
Not quite: that's what infamous means.
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