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overall; general; across the board
Describes something that applies broadly or comprehensively rather than to specific parts. Often used when summarizing or giving an overall assessment.
全般的に良い結果だった。
The results were good overall.
全般的な傾向として、売り上げは伸びている。
As a general trend, sales are growing.
今回のテストは全般的に難易度が高かったと思います。
I think this test was difficult across the board.
USAGE:
Used as a na-adjective modifier (全般的な + noun) or as an adverb (全般的に). The adverbial form 全般的に is particularly common in writing and formal speech to introduce overall assessments.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 全般的な評価 (overall evaluation)
- 全般的に見て (looking at it overall)
- 全般的な傾向 (general trend)
CONTRAST:
Compare with 全体的 (as a whole), which emphasizes the whole as a single unit, while 全般的 emphasizes breadth across various aspects or areas.