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Generically Definition & Meaning

generically
adverb
  1. without a trademark or brand name; "we market these drugs generically"
  2. as sharing a common genus; "these animals are not related generically"

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Frequently asked questions

What does generically mean?
without a trademark or brand name; "we market these drugs generically" as sharing a common genus; "these animals are not related generically"
What part of speech is generically?
Generically is an adverb.
How many definitions does generically have?
Generically has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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