ˈjen(ə)rəlē, -nərlē, -li, - R rapid -n ə l- adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from general (I) + -ly
: in a general manner: as
a. obsolete : as a whole : collectively
b. obsolete : with respect to all : universally
c. : in a reasonably inclusive manner : in disregard of specific instances and with regard to an overall picture
generally speaking
inflation generally assumed to have been caused by war
d. : on the whole : as a rule
elections are held generally every other year