Definitions for Generic
dʒəˈnɛr ɪkgener·ic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. generic, generic winenoun

   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. genericadjective

   any product that can be sold without a brand name

3. genericadjective

   relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus

   "the generic name"

4. genericadjective

   (of drugs) not protected by trademark

   "`Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'"

5. genericadjective

   applicable to an entire class or group

   "is there a generic Asian mind?"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. genericnoun

   A product sold under a generic name

2. genericnoun

   A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties

3. genericnoun

   A term that specifies neither male nor female.

4. genericadjective

   Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific

5. genericadjective

   Of, or relating to a genus

6. genericadjective

   Not having a brand name

7. genericadjective

   Of a drug identified by its chemical name

8. genericadjective

   Specifying neither masculine nor feminine e.g. salesperson

9. genericadjective

   (Of program code) Written so as to operate on any data type, the type required being passed as a parameter.

10. Etymology: Formed in English from.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. generic

   A general definition for "generic" is something that lacks distinctive qualities or characteristics, and is often associated with being ordinary, common, or universal. It refers to a generic item or product that does not bear a brand name or a specific identity, and is typically used to describe things that are non-specific or broadly applicable in nature.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Genericadjective

   alt. of Generical

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Generic

   -al, Generically. See Genus.

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Anagrams for Generic »

1. energic

How to pronounce Generic?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Generic in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Generic in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Generic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Generic in a Sentence

1. Chuck Todd:

   No, no, no, no, no, in national polling, it's extremely rare, because the way gerrymandering is worked, the way Democrats are packed into districts, you know, they have more than 85 percent districts and the Republicans do. The bottom line is generic ballot — if the Democrats are losing, it means they're going to get walloped. Last time in 2010, Republicans had a 2-point advantage that translated to 63 seats.

2. Dan Aridor:

   Our solution will be both generic and personal.

3. Henry Paulson:

   PPA may start with difficulty simply finding words, so people begin to use simpler words or more generic words for things they can’t quite recall, now that also comes with the territory of aging, but when the language is more effortful on a daily basis, or the comprehension is going downhill, that’s a sign that someone should see a doctor for an evaluation.

4. Esteban Burrone:

   We try to strike a very delicate balance between the interests of the (company), the sustainability required by generic producers and most importantly, the public health needs in lower and middle-income countries.

5. The New York Times:

   Witlessly derivative, a grab-bag of generic work-life advice.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Generic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Generic
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Generic
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Generic