generic

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/dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ English

Definitions

noun

A product sold under a generic name.
A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties.
(grammar) A term that specifies neither male nor female.

adjective

Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.“"Shrimp" is the generic name for a number of species of sea creature.”
Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
(of a product or drug) Not having a brand name.
Of or relating to a taxonomic genus.

Related words

Synonyms

broad general unbranded fuzzy indefinite nonproprietary generalised general-purpose generally overall across-the-board comprehensive public definitive mainstream common quality banal

Antonyms

concrete particular specific branded non-generic proprietary

Associated

generics medication epithet pharmaceuticals designate holotype wholesale pharmaceutical medicines derived lizard prescription

Rhymes

esoteric barrack barbaric cleric hysteric derrick atmospheric ferric mesenteric serac

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