Antonyms for general


Grammar : Adj
Spell : jen-er-uhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛn ər əl


Definition of general

Origin :
  • c.1200, "comprehensive, inclusive, full," from Latin generalis "relating to all, of a whole class" (contrasted with specialis), from genus (genitive generis) "stock, kind" (see genus). General store attested by 1810, American English; a general hospital (1737) is one not restricted to one class of persons or type of disease.
  • adj common, accepted
  • adj inexact, approximate
  • adj comprehensive
Example sentences :
  • At present it was dark and weather-beaten, and in a general state of neglect.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He acquired a general knowledge of the ebb and flow of popular stocks.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • These laws are general and their administration should be uniform and equal.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The general probability of his statements could not, unfortunately be gainsaid.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Sunday comes, and brings with it a day of general gloom and austerity.
  • Extract from : « Sunday under Three Heads » by Charles Dickens
  • Vienna has had her share in the general improvement of the Continent.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The steam-boats on the Rhine are in general of a good description.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • It seems evident that I am given up to my brother and her, by general consent.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I will acquaint you with what passed at the general leave given me to be your guest.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • On the 12th July, General Sumter commenced his brilliant career.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

Synonyms for general

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