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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGenerally
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.li/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a general manner; without specific details.
"Generally, people prefer to work in a team rather than alone." - 2
Usually; in most cases.
"Generally, the weather is mild in spring."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'generally' originates from the Latin 'generalis', meaning 'of a kind' or 'general', which evolved through Old French 'general' before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted over time to denote a broad or common application rather than specific instances.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Generally" is said worldwide
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généralement
Transliteration: ʒeneʁaləmɑ̃
"Généralement, les gens préfèrent travailler en équipe."
allgemein
Transliteration: alɡəˈmaɪn
"Allgemein ziehen die Menschen es vor, im Team zu arbeiten."
generalmente
Transliteration: dʒeneɾalˈmente
"Generalmente, le persone preferiscono lavorare in gruppo."
generalmente
Transliteration: xeneɾalˈmente
"Generalmente, a la gente le gusta trabajar en equipo."
geralmente
Transliteration: ʒeɾɐˈlem̩tʃi
"Geralmente, as pessoas preferem trabalhar em equipe."
आम तौर पर
Transliteration: aam taur par
"आम तौर पर, लोग टीम में काम करना पसंद करते हैं।"
通常
Transliteration: tōngcháng
"通常，人们更喜欢团队合作。"
일반적으로
Transliteration: ilbanjeogeuro
"일반적으로 사람들은 팀으로 일하는 것을 선호합니다."
一般的に
Transliteration: ippanteki ni
"一般的に、人々はチームで働くことを好みます。"
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