generic nature
[dʒə'nɛrɪk 'neɪtʃər]
noun phrasepl: generic natures
natureza genérica
1. The quality or characteristic of being general, non-specific, or applicable to a broad category rather than to individual instances
The generic nature of the instructions made them difficult to apply to specific situations.
A natureza genérica das instruções as tornou difíceis de aplicar em situações específicas.
2. In philosophy or logic, the quality of referring to a class or type rather than to a particular individual
The generic nature of the term 'furniture' encompasses many different types of objects.
A natureza genérica do termo 'móvel' abrange muitos tipos diferentes de objetos.
3. In linguistics, the property of a noun or expression that refers to a general category without specificity
The generic nature of the statement allows it to apply to all members of the group.
A natureza genérica da declaração permite que ela se aplique a todos os membros do grupo.
This is primarily an academic and formal expression used in philosophical, linguistic, and technical discussions. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'natureza genérica' is the standard translation used in universities, legal documents, and formal writing. The expression is more common in written English than in casual speech, and similarly in Portuguese it appears more frequently in academic and professional contexts than in everyday conversation.
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