Pseudogeneric

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to a pseudogenus. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Apparently, but not actually, generic. not-comparable

    "the pseudogeneric use of "he" to refer to a person of either sex"

Example

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"the pseudogeneric use of "he" to refer to a person of either sex"

Etymology

From pseudo- + generic.

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