generically Meaning & Definition
What Does Generically Mean?
Generically is used as an adjective meaning relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class. It is also used to mean not being or having a particular brand name.
Generically at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /jə-ˈner-ik/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | across-the-board, blanket and broad-brush |
| Antonyms | individual, particular and component |
| Comparative / superlative | more generically, most generically |
| First known use | 1676 |
Generically Definition (Adjective)
- relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
"Romantic comedy" is the generic term for such films.
- not being or having a particular brand name
generic drugs
- having no particularly distinctive quality or application
generic restaurants
- relating to or having the rank of a biological genus
Synonyms of Generically
Generically synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Generically
Generically in a Sentence
an animal generically distinct from another
"Romantic comedy" is the generic term for such films.
generic drugs
generic restaurants
a love of big things—big cars, big meals—seems to be a generic trait of the American people
Word Forms & Grammar
ge·ner·i·cal·ly adverb
ge·ner·ic·ness noun
generic
generically
genericness
genericnesses
generically (comparative more generically, superlative most generically)
Words That Rhyme With Generically
Origin of Generically
Origin 1: French générique, from Latin gener-, genus birth, kind, class
Origin 2: From generic + -ally.
First Known Use
1676
How Do You Say Generically?
Generically is pronounced /jə-ˈner-ik/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (ner).
Common Questions About Generically
What part of speech is generically?
Generically is an adjective.
What is another word for generically?
Close synonyms of generically are across-the-board, blanket and broad-brush. See the full list of generically synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of generically?
Antonyms of generically include individual, particular, component and constituent.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of generically?
The comparative form is more generically and the superlative form is most generically.