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generically

 

[ dʒəˈnɛrɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

general use

Generically refers to something that is not specific or is of a general nature. It often indicates a broad application or description that applies to a category rather than to an individual instance. For example, a generic product might have similar features to a brand-name item but without the specific branding. In conversations, people might use 'generically' when discussing principles that apply to many situations.

Synonyms

broadly, commonly, generally, vaguely

Examples of usage

  • The rules apply generically to all participants.
  • He described the process generically, without going into details.
  • The product was generically labeled to appeal to a wider audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "generically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 genericamente

🇮🇳 सामान्यतः

🇩🇪 generisch

🇮🇩 secara umum

🇺🇦 узагальнено

🇵🇱 ogólnie

🇯🇵 一般的に

🇫🇷 génériquement

🇪🇸 genéricamente

🇹🇷 genel olarak

🇰🇷 일반적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل عام

🇨🇿 obecně

🇸🇰 genericky

🇨🇳 通用地

🇸🇮 generično

🇮🇸 almennilega

🇰🇿 жалпы түрде

🇬🇪 ზოგადად

🇦🇿 ümumiyyətlə

🇲🇽 genéricamente

Word origin

The term 'generically' derives from the word 'generic', which comes from the Latin 'genus', meaning 'kind' or 'type'. The use of 'generic' in English dates back to the early 19th century, where it was used to describe something that is characteristic of a group as opposed to an individual. Over time, 'generically' emerged as the adverb form, emphasizing a broad, inclusive characteristic. The evolution of these terms reflects a linguistic shift towards categorizing concepts and classifying objects within a shared framework. In commerce, the word 'generic' started to be associated with generic drugs or products in the late 20th century, reinforcing the idea of generality without specific branding. This history highlights the importance of broad classifications in communication, marketing, and various areas of knowledge.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,084, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.