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generic

/dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A product sold under a generic name.
  2. A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties.
  3. (grammar) A term that specifies neither male nor female.
  4. Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.
  5. Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
  6. (of a product or drug) Not having a brand name.
  7. Of or relating to a taxonomic genus.
  8. Relating to gender.
  9. (grammar) Specifying neither masculine nor feminine; epicene.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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