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generically

1 of 1adverb
/dʒəˈnɛrɪkli/
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as sharing a common genus

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without a trademark or brand name

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in a broad way, lacking unique characteristics or specific details

  • The store sells products labeled generically as "household essentials."
  • The term "smartphone" is often used generically to refer to a variety of mobile devices with advanced features.
  • In the restaurant, the menu item was listed generically as "vegetarian pasta" without specifying the ingredients.
  • The software manual generically outlines basic functions applicable to various operating systems.