in general prepositional phrase2 •In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.Yet is the kindness but particular; ’Twere better she were kiss’d in general. — 1601 •As a rule; usually.Seasonal fluctuations in traffic mean the number of paths actually used varies. In general, three up goods and the pick-up [pick-up goods train] leave Freetown daily. — 1960