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generic
01
relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one
02
referring to traits or features that are shared by all members of a particular biological genus
03
(of drugs) not protected by trademark
04
having no imagination, originality, or distinct quality
Generic
01
any product that can be sold without a brand name
02
wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content; may only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', etc.)
Example
The store sells generic brands of household products that are more affordable than name brands.
The report provided generic recommendations that could be applied to various industries.
The store offers a generic brand of cereal that isn't tied to any major company.
He prefers using generic templates for presentations to maintain a consistent style.
Most consumers prefer branded products, but some opt for generic alternatives to save money.
