Synonyms for

Generically

Verb / dʒʌˈnerɪkli: / Another word for generically — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a general or widespread manner, without specificity.

Synonyms & similar words

broadly commonly generally indiscriminately loosely non-specifically unspecifically vaguely widely universally collectively publicly routinely everywhere comprehensively pervasively ubiquitously inclusively omnipresently

Example sentences

  1. The store sells generically branded products that are cheaper than name brands.
  2. The instructions for the game were written generically so they could be easily understood by anyone.
  3. The politician's speech was too generically positive and lacked any real substance.
  4. The doctor prescribed a generically equivalent medication to save the patient money.
  5. The college course was taught generically, covering a broad range of topics rather than focusing on one specific area.

Quotes

  • 'The more generic the product category, the more the advertising message is critical to differentiating the product and making it stand out from the others,' - Michael Porter
  • 'I'm not interested in being a generic, run-of-the-mill person. I want to be different in a positive way - a role model,' - Karen Civil
  • 'I'm a pretty generic person. I'm pretty happy to just chill out and do nothing,' - Ed Sheeran

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