yleinen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
- base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- common adjective Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
- frequent adj Happening often; occurring at short intervals.
- general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
- generic adj Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.
- global adj Affecting or involving the whole world.
- public adj Open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
- pure adj Not mixed with anything else; free from impurities or contamination.
- rife adj Widespread or common, usually referring to something unpleasant.
- universal adjective Applying to or shared by everyone or everything in a group.
Senses
yleinen is used for these senses in English:
- abstract Pertaining comprehensively to, or representing, a class or group of objects, as opposed to any specific object; considered apart from any application to a particular object: general, generic, nonspecific; representational. [First attested by Locke in 1689.]
- base (archaic) Of low social standing or rank; vulgar, common.
- catch-all Any place or repository where things are placed indiscriminately or without careful thought.
- common Found in large numbers or in a large quantity; usual.
- common (grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the common gender.
- frequent Done or occurring often; common.
- general Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. [from 13th c.]
- generalized Made more general, less specialized.
abstract — full definition
- noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
- adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
- adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
- verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.
base — full definition
- noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
- verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
- adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.