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Meaning of General
The primary meaning of the word "General" is relating to or affecting all or most people, places, or things.
Definitions
- Relating to or affecting all or most people, places, or things
- * Not specialized or limited in scope, application, or reference
- * A military officer of high rank, especially one above a lieutenant general
- * A general anesthetic is one that induces a state of unconsciousness, so that the patient is unaware of pain
Etymology of General
The word "General" comes from the Old French "general", from Latin "generalis", from "genus", "gener-", kind, sort, class
Historically, the term "General" has been used in various contexts, including military, science, and philosophy, to describe something that is universal or applies to all cases
Example Uses
- The general opinion is that the new policy will benefit the economy
- * The company is seeking a general manager to oversee all operations
- * The general theory of relativity is a fundamental concept in modern physics
- * The doctor administered a general anesthetic before the surgery