ETYM Latin abstractus, p. p. of abstrahere to draw from, separate; ab, abs + trahere to draw. Related to Trace.
1. Based on specialized theory; SYN. theoretical.
2. Dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention.
3. Existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment.
4. Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; SYN. abstractionist, nonfigurative, nonobjective. + prikaži više

1. Placed to win if a competitor wins, places, or shows
2. Embracing or affecting all classes or categories; blanket
Broad in scope or content; SYN. all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket, broad, encompassing, panoptic, wide.

1. Of no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual; SYN. ordinary, widespread.
2. Common to or shared by two or more parties; SYN. mutual.
3. Commonly encountered; SYN. usual.
4. Being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language; SYN. vernacular, vulgar.
5. Of or associated with the great masses of people; SYN. plebeian, vulgar, unwashed.
6. To be expected; standard; SYN. simple. + prikaži više

ETYM French général, from Latin generalis. Related to Genus.
1. Prevailing among and common to the general public.
2. Somewhat indefinite.
3. Not specialized or limited to one class of things.
4. Applying to all or most members of a category or group.
5. Of national scope.
6. (Medicine) Affecting the entire body. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin genus, generis, race, kind: cf. French générique. Related to Gender.
1. Applicable to an entire class or group.
2. (Biology) Relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus.
3. (Of drugs) Not protected by trademark.
Of, pertaining to or characterizing a genus, sort, or kind.

Extending throughout a nation

ETYM Latin publicus, poblicus, from populus people: cf. French public. Related to People.
Not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole.

Including all; so as to include or affect all classes or categories; also; in all areas or respects

Without distinction of one from others; SYN. in general, in the main.

1. As sharing a common genus.
2. Without a trademark or brand name.

Among the people.

Everywhere.