1. general-purpose
adjective. not limited in use or function.
Synonyms
- general
Antonyms
- particularity
- discriminate
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Example sentences of the word general-anesthesia
1. Noun Phrase
Women can have a tubal ligation, which is done under general anesthesia in a hospital.
2. Noun Phrase
Under general anesthesia, your vet can remove tartar and drain pus from your cat’s mouth.
3. Noun Phrase
This is generally done under general anesthesia.
4. Noun Phrase
The barbiturate thiopental is sometimes used to induce general anesthesia.
2. major-general
noun. a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general.
3. anesthesia
noun. ['ˌænɪsˈθiːˌʒiːə'] loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness.
Synonyms
- physiological condition
- topical anesthesia
- physical condition
- nerve block anaesthesia
- topical anaesthesia
- block anesthesia
- nerve block anesthesia
- cryoanesthesia
- local anaesthesia
- block anaesthesia
- general anaesthesia
- physiological state
- anaesthesia
- local anesthesia
- conduction anesthesia
- regional anesthesia
- cryoanaesthesia
- conduction anaesthesia
- regional anaesthesia
Antonyms
- hypopigmentation
- hypocapnia
- hypothermia
- anestrus
4. general
adjective. ['ˈdʒɛnɝəl, ˈdʒɛnrəl'] applying to all or most members of a category or group.
Synonyms
- unspecific
- imprecise
- all-purpose
- generic
- overall
- unspecialised
- comprehensive
- universal
- broad
- generality
- indiscriminate
- unspecialized
- general-purpose
- gross
- widespread
Antonyms
- discriminate
- specific
- precise
- specialized
- noncomprehensive
Etymology
- general (Anglo-Norman)
5. general
noun. ['ˈdʒɛnɝəl, ˈdʒɛnrəl'] a general officer of the highest rank.
Synonyms
- Blucher
- full general
- general officer
- G. L. von Blucher
- Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher
Antonyms
- incomplete
- narrow
- exclusive
- particular proposition
Etymology
- general (Anglo-Norman)
6. general
adjective. ['ˈdʒɛnɝəl, ˈdʒɛnrəl'] not specialized or limited to one class of things.
Antonyms
- varietal wine
Etymology
- general (Anglo-Norman)
7. general
adjective. ['ˈdʒɛnɝəl, ˈdʒɛnrəl'] prevailing among and common to the general public.
Antonyms
- ecdemic
Etymology
- general (Anglo-Norman)
8. general
verb. ['ˈdʒɛnɝəl, ˈdʒɛnrəl'] command as a general.
Antonyms
- low
Etymology
- general (Anglo-Norman)
9. general
adjective. ['ˈdʒɛnɝəl, ˈdʒɛnrəl'] affecting the entire body.
Antonyms
- varietal
Etymology
- general (Anglo-Norman)
10. general
noun. ['ˈdʒɛnɝəl, ˈdʒɛnrəl'] a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular).
Antonyms
- specific
Etymology
- general (Anglo-Norman)