Not entering into details or particulars; general in scope. Obsolete.

Concerned with large masses or outlines; general, opposed to particular. Now chiefly with reference to Anatomy or Pathology, opposed to microscopic…

General; not detailed or specific.

Comprising, dealing with, or directed to the main elements, features, purposes, etc., ignoring unimportant details or exceptions.

That is or has been made general; used or applied generally; not specific or specialized.

Most apparent; prominent, outstanding, general, main. (Opposed to ‘subordinate’, ‘minute’.)

Taking things in the lump; rough, general.

Esp. of regulation, checks, etc.: restrained; moderate; not strict, thorough, or detailed. Cf. with a light touch at light, adj.1 13a(b).