Defn: See Genus.
GENERABILITY
Gen`er*a*bil"i*ty, n.
Defn: Capability of being generated. Johnstone.
GENERABLE
Gen"er*a*ble, a. Etym: [L. generabilis.]
Defn: Capable of being generated or produced. Bentley.
GENERAL
Gen"er*al, a. Etym: [F. général, fr. L. generalis. See Genus.]
1. Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy.
2. Comprehending many species or individuals; not special or particular; including all particulars; as, a general inference or conclusion.
3. Not restrained or limited to a precise import; not specific; vague; indefinite; lax in signification; as, a loose and general expression.
4. Common to many, or the greatest number; widely spread; prevalent; extensive, though not universal; as, a general opinion; a general custom. This general applause and cheerful sShak.