French Meaning of general

général

Other French words related to général

Definitions and Meaning of general in English

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general (n)

a general officer of the highest rank

the head of a religious order or congregation

a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)

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general (v)

command as a general

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general (a)

applying to all or most members of a category or group

affecting the entire body

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general (s)

not specialized or limited to one class of things

prevailing among and common to the general public

somewhat indefinite

of worldwide scope or applicability

Webster

general (a.)

Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy.

Comprehending many species or individuals; not special or particular; including all particulars; as, a general inference or conclusion.

Not restrained or limited to a precise import; not specific; vague; indefinite; lax in signification; as, a loose and general expression.

Common to many, or the greatest number; widely spread; prevalent; extensive, though not universal; as, a general opinion; a general custom.

Having a relation to all; common to the whole; as, Adam, our general sire.

As a whole; in gross; for the most part.

Usual; common, on most occasions; as, his general habit or method.

The whole; the total; that which comprehends or relates to all, or the chief part; -- opposed to particular.

One of the chief military officers of a government or country; the commander of an army, of a body of men not less than a brigade. In European armies, the highest military rank next below field marshal.

The roll of the drum which calls the troops together; as, to beat the general.

The chief of an order of monks, or of all the houses or congregations under the same rule.

The public; the people; the vulgar.

FAQs About the word general

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