adverb
- in a way that relates to or describes a whole group or class rather than specific individuals
- in a way that lacks distinctive qualities or characteristics; without specific brand identification
Examples
- The medicine is sold generically under several different brand names.
- She spoke generically about teenagers without mentioning any specific behaviors.
- The store offers generically packaged products at lower prices.
- The report discussed the problem generically rather than focusing on particular cases.
- Generic drugs are sold generically to reduce costs for consumers.
- The survey results were presented generically to protect individual privacy.