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- US Pronunciation
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- [juh-ner-ik]
- /dʒəˈnɛr ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [juh-ner-ik]
- /dʒəˈnɛr ɪk/
Definitions of generically word
- adjective generically of, applicable to, or referring to all the members of a genus, class, group, or kind; general. 1
- adjective generically of, relating to, or noting a genus, especially in biology. 1
- adjective generically (of a word) applicable or referring to both men and women: a generic pronoun. 1
- adjective generically not protected by trademark registration: “Cola” and “shuttle” are generic terms. 1
- noun generically a generic term. 1
- noun generically any product, as a type of food, drug, or cosmetic commonly marketed under a brand name, that is sold in a package without a brand. 1
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Origin of generically
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Latin gener- (see gender1) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Generically
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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generically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
generically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for generically
adverb generically
- generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- broadly — You can use broadly to indicate that something is generally true.
- commonly — usually; ordinarily
- basically — You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
- widely — to a wide extent.
Antonyms for generically
adverb generically
- specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
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