generals

noun

a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)

the head of a religious order or congregation

a general officer of the highest rank

verb

command as a general

adjective

of worldwide scope or applicability

somewhat indefinite

affecting the entire body

prevailing among and common to the general public

not specialized or limited to one class of things

applying to all or most members of a category or group

Roots

genusgen- · Latin · kind, birth

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