lieutenant general

Meanings

• noun

  A high-ranking military officer, typically the second in command of an army.

  - "The lieutenant general led the troops into battle."
  - "Under the lieutenant general's command, the army was successful."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with lieutenant general
tenant , general , memento , mento

---

Variants

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

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'lieutenant general' originated in the 16th century, derived from the French term 'lieu tenant général' which means 'deputy holding the place of a general'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The highest-ranking military officer in the world is the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, who holds the rank of five-star general or 'General of the Army'. However, there have been no five-star lieutenant generals.

2. The term 'lieutenant general' is used in various other contexts outside of the military, such as in the title of certain positions in government and industry.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. General: A military rank higher than a lieutenant general, signifying the overall commander of a military force.

2. Military rank: A hierarchical system used to denote the relative importance and seniority of military personnel.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In military culture, a lieutenant general is a respected and senior military leader. In literature, the character of Lieutenant General Melville in Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend' is an example of a military officer of this rank.

How to Memorize "lieutenant general"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a military parade with a lieutenant general leading the troops, dressed in their uniform.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the second-in-command role in the military hierarchy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Lieutenant General, Second in Command' to help remember the definition.

---

Memorize "lieutenant general" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize lieutenant general is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.