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generically

ge·ner·ic
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [juh-ner-ik]
    • /dʒəˈnɛr ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Generically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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.

Top questions with generically

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