всео́бщий — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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.
• overall adj Taking everything into account; general.
• universal adjective Applying to or shared by everyone or everything in a group.

Senses

всео́бщий is used for these senses in English:

• across the board (idiomatic) Pertaining to all categories or things.
• 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.]
• generic Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
• overall All-encompassing, all around.
• universal Common to all members of a group or class.
• universal Common to all society; worldwide.

general — full definition

1. adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
2. adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
3. adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
4. noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.

generic — full definition

1. adj Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.
2. adj Lacking any distinctive or original qualities; bland and unoriginal.

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