Generic Definition & Meaning

generic
adjective
  1. relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus; "the generic name"
  2. (of drugs) not protected by trademark; "`Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'"
  3. applicable to an entire class or group; "is there a generic Asian mind?"
noun
  1. a wine that is a blend of several varieties of grapes with no one grape predominating; a wine that does not carry the name of any specific grape
  2. any product that can be sold without a brand name

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general adj

applying to all or most members of a category or group; "the general public"; "general assistance"; "a general rule

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  • "Amused I just set it and you - too generic"
    Diamond D — U Can't Be Me
  • "To crush spirits of MCs that generic"
    Mood Ruff — The Knack
  • "I'm electric, my level is way beyond generic"
    Othorized F.A.M. f/ Cappadonna, Cheesy Rat — Whyla Beneen

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What does generic mean?
relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus; "the generic name" (of drugs) not protected by trademark; "`Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'" applicable to an entire class or group; "is there a generic Asian mind?" a wine that is a blend of several varieties of grapes with no one grape predominating; a wine that does not carry the name of any specific grape any product that can be sold without a brand name
What part of speech is generic?
Generic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does generic have?
Generic has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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