général — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
général is used for these senses in English:
- blanket General; covering or encompassing everything.
- full-scale Thorough; complete; not lacking in any detail.
- general Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. [from 13th c.]
- 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 Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual. [from 14th c.]
- general Not of a specific class; miscellaneous. [from 16th c.]
- general (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.]
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.
general — full definition
- adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
- adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
- adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
- noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.