in general

Meanings

• adjective

  Having no particular reference or limit; not specific or definite; used in a general or inclusive sense.

  - "The symptoms of the disease can vary in general."
  - "In general, people prefer sweet foods."
  - "The teacher gave a general summary of the chapter."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

in particular

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Synonyms

chiefly , generally , normally , as a whole , generally

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with in general
real , feel , seal

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Homophones

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1. in (en) : preposition
   

2. in (en) : preposition
   

3. general (en) : adjective
   

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Variants

List of all variants of in general that leads to same result
general , generals , in general

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Etymology

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The term 'in general' comes from Old French 'en general' which means 'in a general way' or 'as a whole'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'in general' is often used in mathematics and statistics to indicate the average or mean value of a set of data.

2. In the English language, the term 'in general' is pronounced identically to the word 'ingeneral', which does not have a widely recognized meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. abstract: In general refers to concepts that are not tied to specific instances or examples, but rather represent a broader category or idea.

2. broad: In general can be used to describe things that encompass a wide range or extent, as opposed to being narrow or specific.

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Culture

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The term 'in general' is a common expression used in everyday language to indicate a lack of specificity or a broad perspective. It has been used extensively in literature and art to convey a sense of universality or inclusiveness.

How to Memorize "in general"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'in general', try visualizing a large, all-encompassing container that represents the concept as a whole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'in general' with the idea of a bird's eye view or an overview.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym IG (for 'in general') to help remember the concept.

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