adverb
in general; generally; usually
A somewhat literary or formal adverb meaning 'on the whole' or 'as a rule'. Often used in written language or formal speech.
今年の夏は、なべて気温が高い。
This summer, temperatures are generally high.
彼の作品はなべて評価が高い。
His works are generally highly regarded.
Derived from the verb 並べる (ならべる, 'to line up'), with the adverbial form 並べて (ならべて) shifting to なべて and taking on the meaning 'in general, on the whole'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.