Comparative Concept: generic (inf)

generic (inf)

Typ information packaging (def)
Alias(se) generic
Assoziiert
generic pronoun (cxn) generic article (cxn)
Spraakbanken generic (inf)

Umbrella

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Hierarchy

information status (inf)
generic (inf)
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Definition

reference to the type itself, and not to a particular referent/ token of the type. Example: in the generic use of You can't come to the party without an invitation, you is referring to the general category of people. (Sections 3.1.1, 3.6)