Added 9 October 2026
generally
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/ adverb
In Latin: plērumque Wiktionary
adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about generally at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Usually; as a rule.
by and large it doesn't rain much here
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Without distinction of one from others.
he is interested in snakes in general
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Without regard to specific details or exceptions.
he interprets the law broadly
Origin
From Middle English generally, generalliche, equivalent to general + -ly.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)