general
nouns
a general officer of the highest rank
is derived from
is derived from
a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)
"he discussed the general but neglected the particular"
antonym
antonym
is a type of (narrower)
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
"first you must collect all the facts of the case"
verbs
adjectives
applying to all or most members of a category or group
"the general public"; "general assistance"; "a general rule"; "in general terms"; "comprehensible to the general reader"
is derived from
antonym
is similar to
not detailed or specific
"a broad rule"; "the broad outlines of the plan"; "felt an unspecific dread"
is similar to
lacking fine distinctions or detail
"the gross details of the structure appear reasonable"
is similar to
applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
"the play opened to universal acclaim"; "rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys"
is similar to
widely circulated or diffused
"a widespread doctrine"; "widespread fear of nuclear war"
see also
including all or everything
"comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education"
see also
not marked by fine distinctions
"indiscriminate reading habits"; "an indiscriminate mixture of colors and styles"
see also
not precise
"imprecise astronomical observations"; "the terms he used were imprecise and emotional"
see also
not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function
is an attribute of
the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability
not specialized or limited to one class of things
"general studies"; "general knowledge"
is derived from
is derived from
prevailing among and common to the general public
"the general discontent"
is similar to
having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
"the common man"; "a common sailor"; "the common cold"; "a common nuisance"; "followed common procedure"; "it is common knowledge that she lives alone"; "the common housefly"; "a common brand of soap"
affecting the entire body
"a general anesthetic"; "general symptoms"
domain category
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
somewhat indefinite
"bearing a general resemblance to the original"; "a general description of the merchandise"
is similar to
not precise
"imprecise astronomical observations"; "the terms he used were imprecise and emotional"
of worldwide scope or applicability
"an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience"
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