Meaning of the word generic in English
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generic
US /dʒəˈner.ɪk/
UK /dʒəˈner.ɪk/
Adjective
1.
relating to a whole class or group of things; not specific.
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The company sells generic brands of medication.
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His advice was too generic to be helpful.
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Noun
1.
a product, especially a drug, that is not advertised and sold under a particular brand name but under a general name.
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Many consumers prefer to buy the cheaper generic version.
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The doctor prescribed a generic for her headache.
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