generally

adverb

As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.

Popularly or widely.

Without reference to specific details.

In the general case, without exception; in all cases.

(obsolete) Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.

Roots

genusgen- · Latin · kind, birth

Synonyms for generally

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