English Dictionary

Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy.
Source : opted (65220)  - auto

Comprehending many species or individuals; not special or particular; including all particulars; as, a general inference or conclusion.
Source : opted (65221)  - auto

Not restrained or limited to a precise import; not specific; vague; indefinite; lax in signification; as, a loose and general expression.
Source : opted (65222)  - auto

Common to many, or the greatest number; widely spread; prevalent; extensive, though not universal; as, a general opinion; a general custom.
Source : opted (65223)  - auto

Having a relation to all; common to the whole; as, Adam, our general sire.
Source : opted (65224)  - auto

As a whole; in gross; for the most part.
Source : opted (65225)  - auto

Usual; common, on most occasions; as, his general habit or method.
Source : opted (65226)  - auto

The whole; the total; that which comprehends or relates to all, or the chief part; -- opposed to particular.
Source : opted (65227)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (65228)  - auto

The roll of the drum which calls the troops together; as, to beat the general.
Source : opted (65229)  - auto