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I. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin generalis, from gener-, genus kind, class — more at kin
Date: 14th century
1. involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole
2. involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or group <
the general equation of a straight line
>
3. not confined by specialization or careful limitation
4. belonging to the common nature of a group of like individuals ; generic
5.
a. applicable to or characteristic of the majority of individuals involved ; prevalent
b. concerned or dealing with universal rather than particular aspects
6. relating to, determined by, or concerned with main elements rather than limited details <bearing a general resemblance to the original
>
7. holding superior rank or taking precedence over others similarly titled <the general manager
>
II. noun
Date: 14th century
1. something (as a concept, principle, or statement) that involves or is applicable to the whole
2. superior general
3. archaic the general public ; people
4.
a. general officer
b. a commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who ranks above a lieutenant general and whose insignia is four stars — compare admiral
New Collegiate Dictionary.
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