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generic
01
relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
Superlative
most generic
Comparative
more generic
ungradable
Examples
The store offers a generic brand of cereal that isn't tied to any major company.
02
referring to traits that are shared by all members of a particular biological genus
Examples
The botanist spent years identifying the generic features of various plant genera in the rainforest.
03
(of a product or drug) not branded, typically containing the same active ingredients, but sold at a lower price
Examples
The doctor prescribed a generic version of the popular painkiller.
04
lacking originality or creativity
Examples
The movie felt generic, following the same predictable plot as many others.
Generic
01
a product that lacks a brand name and is typically sold at a lower price
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
generics
Examples
I opted for the generic because it was more affordable.
02
a wine made from a blend of different grape varieties or wines, typically lacking a specific focus on one variety
Examples
The generic was a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Lexical Tree
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