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generically

/dʒəˈner.ɪ.kəl.i/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/dʒəˈner.ɪ.kəl.i/

An adverb meaning "in a general or non-specific manner" or "relating to a whole class or group." It is used to describe actions, terms, or concepts that apply broadly without reference to specific details, brands, or individual instances.

  • 🇷🇺Наречие, означающее «в общем или неспецифическом смысле» или «относящееся к целому классу или группе». Используется для описания действий, терминов или концепций, которые применяются широко, без отсылки к конкретным деталям, брендам или отдельным случаям.
  1. In a general way B2 formal

    In a manner that is not specific or detailed; broadly.

    • The term is used generically to describe all types of software.
    • He spoke generically about the company's future plans.
    • The instructions were written generically to apply to any model.

    🇷🇺Обобщённо

    Synonyms: approximatelybroadlycommonlygenerallyin generallooselyroughlytypicallyvaguely

    Antonyms: exactlyparticularlypreciselyspecifically

  2. Without brand name B2 formal

    Referring to a product that is not branded or trademarked.

    • The drug is available generically at a lower cost.
    • Many stores sell generically labeled cleaning products.
    • The medication is prescribed generically rather than by brand name.

    🇷🇺Без бренда

  • more generically comparative form
  • most generically superlative form