generic
/dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ · gen·er·ic
noun
- A product sold under a generic name. The store sells generic versions of popular medications at a lower price.
- A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties. The generic wine was surprisingly good for its price.
- A term that specifies neither male nor female. The generic pronoun 'they' is often used in informal writing.
adjective
- Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific. The term 'shrimp' is the generic name for a number of species of sea creature.
- Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise. The generic description of the new policy left many questions unanswered.
- Of a product or drug, not having a brand name. The generic version of the medication is cheaper than the branded one.
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Did you know? The term 'generic' has become increasingly important in the pharmaceutical industry, where generic versions of branded medications are often cheaper and just as effective.