Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “General”
Affecting or relating to most people or things; not limited to one particular person or group.
Word Family of General
What is the noun of general? — generality
What is the adjective of general? — general
What is the adverb of general? — generally
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The doctor gave general advice about healthy eating. B1
- In general, students prefer online learning. B1
- We have a general idea of what to expect. B1
Word Form Patterns for General
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: general → generality.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: general → generally.
Origin and Word Formation of General
From Latin 'generalis' (relating to a kind), from 'genus' (kind, race).
Common Word Form Mistakes with General
Wrong: In general, the students is working hard.
Correct: In general, the students are working hard.
Plural noun 'students' requires plural verb 'are', not singular 'is'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of General
What are the word forms of “general”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “general”?
“general” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “general” come from?
From Latin 'generalis' (relating to a kind), from 'genus' (kind, race).