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general

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3 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
3syllables

general

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general is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, general is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgeneral

1noun
  • A general fact or proposition; a generality.

    Example: "We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."

  • 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.
  • A great strategist or tactician.

    Example: "Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world."

  • The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
  • A commander of naval forces; an admiral.
  • A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.
  • A general anesthetic.
  • General anesthesia.
  • The general insurance industry.

    Example: "I work in general."

1verb
  • To lead (soldiers) as a general.
1adjective
  • Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular.
  • (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.
  • Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
  • Not limited in use or application; applicable to the whole or every member of a class or category.
  • Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite.
  • Not limited to a specific class; miscellaneous, concerned with all branches of a given subject or area.
1adverb
  • In a general or collective manner or sense; in most cases; upon the whole.

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