Definition of generals:
(adj) :
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
(adj) :
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
(adj) :
Not limited in use or application; applicable across a broad range.
(adj) :
Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite.
(adj) :
(sometimes postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent.
(n) :
(military) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.