general in Latin
general in Latin is generalis, generālis, dux — general means applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
general in Latin
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generālis
dux
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
imperator
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
What does "general" mean?
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adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
"The report gives a general overview of the company's finances."
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adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
"He only gave a general description of the suspect."
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adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
"It's a general belief among fans that the team will win this year."
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noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.
"The general ordered the troops to retreat."
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general in a sentence
- The report gives a general overview of the company's finances.
- There was general agreement that the plan needed more funding.
- He only gave a general description of the suspect.
- It's a general belief among fans that the team will win this year.
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What is "general" in Latin?
"general" in Latin is generalis, generālis, dux. general means: Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
How do you use "general" in a sentence?
Example: "The report gives a general overview of the company's finances." In Latin, "general" is generalis, generālis, dux.
Are there other ways to say "general" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "general": generalis, generālis, dux, imperator.
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