Generically/dʒəˈnerɪkli/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Broad Application Use 'generically' to speak about a category, not just one item. Those fruits are generically called berries. Pro Tip 2/3Non-specific Use 'Generically' indicates talking about something without giving specifics. The book covers gardening techniques generically. Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Details Use 'generically' when avoiding unnecessary details in explanation. She spoke generically to keep the tutorial simple.