The difference between Generally and Generically

When used as adverbs, generally means popularly or widely, whereas generically means in a generic manner.


check bellow for the other definitions of Generally and Generically

  1. Generally as an adverb:

    Popularly or widely.

    Examples:

    "It is generally known that the Earth is round."

  2. Generally as an adverb:

    As a rule; usually.

    Examples:

    "I generally have a walk in the afternoon."

  3. Generally as an adverb:

    Without reference to specific details.

    Examples:

    "'Generally speaking …"

  4. Generally as an adverb (obsolete):

    Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.

  1. Generically as an adverb:

    In a generic manner.

  2. Generically as an adverb:

    With regard to a genus.

    Examples:

    "an animal generically distinct from another"