1. A subject that refers to a class or category of things in general rather than a specific individual; used in logic, grammar, and linguistics to denote an indefinite or universal reference
In the sentence 'Dogs are loyal animals,' the generic subject 'dogs' refers to the entire class of canines.
Na frase 'Cães são animais leais,' o sujeito genérico 'cães' refere-se à toda classe de caninos.
2. In formal logic, a subject that represents an arbitrary member of a category rather than a specific individual
The generic subject allows philosophers to make universal statements about properties shared by all members of a class.
O sujeito genérico permite aos filósofos fazer declarações universais sobre propriedades compartilhadas por todos os membros de uma classe.