in general
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English
Etymology
From Middle English in general.
Pronunciation
Adverb
- In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.
- c. 1608, William Shakespeare, Pericles, act V, scene 1:
- Thou art a grave and noble counsellor,
Most wise in general:
- c. 1601, William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida, act IV, scene 5:
- Yet is the kindness but particular;
’Twere better she were kiss’d in general.
- As a rule; usually.
Synonyms
- (in the general case): as a whole, generally; see also Thesaurus:generally
- (as a rule): chiefly, generally, normally; see also Thesaurus:mostly or Thesaurus:usually
Antonyms
- (antonym(s) of “in the general case”): in particular; see also Thesaurus:specifically
Translations
in the general case
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generally — see generally
Anagrams
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