yleis- — meaning in English
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English meaning
- all determiner Every one of; the whole amount, quantity, or extent of.
- blanket noun A large piece of soft, thick fabric used for warmth, typically on a bed or wrapped around the body.
- definitive adj Final and conclusive, settling a matter once and for all.
- 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.
- multipurpose adj Designed or intended to fit more than one type of function or application; having multiple uses.
- Pan noun A wide, shallow metal container used for cooking food over heat.
- universal adjective Applying to or shared by everyone or everything in a group.
Senses
yleis- is used for these senses in English:
- all- Indicates that a term applies in a general manner.
- blanket General; covering or encompassing everything.
- definitive (philately) general, not issued for commemorative purposes
- general (sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]
- general-purpose For general purposes; all-purpose.
- generic Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
- pan- Encompassing, including all, or involving all.
- universal Common to all members of a group or class.
all — full definition
- determiner Every one of; the whole amount, quantity, or extent of.
- pronoun Everything or everyone, considered as a whole.
- adverb Completely or entirely.
blanket — full definition
- noun A large piece of soft, thick fabric used for warmth, typically on a bed or wrapped around the body.
- noun A covering layer of something, often used figuratively.
- adj Applying generally to every case, without exceptions.
- verb To cover something completely, as if with a blanket.