generic
[juh-ner-ik]
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adjective Also ge·ner·i·cal.
of, relating to, or noting a genus, especially in biology.
(of a word) applicable or referring to both men and women: a generic pronoun.
not protected by trademark registration: “Cola” and “shuttle” are generic terms.
noun
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But while fiction is specifically the most transient of forms, generically it is the most permanent.
Days OffHenry Van Dyke
These results are embodied in what may be called, generically, tradition.
Introduction to the Science of SociologyRobert E. Park
They were generically spoken of at times as the criminal classes.
John Marvel, AssistantThomas Nelson Page
They talked pleasantly of the enemy whom they spoke of generically as "Fritz."
The Soul of Susan YellamHorace Annesley Vachell
One of the great products of Massachusetts has been what is generically known as "footwear."
'Tis Sixty Years SinceCharles Francis Adams
generic
generical
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Word Origin for generic
C17: from French; see genus
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