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generic

The correct spelling is generic.

How to pronounce generic

/dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/
noun

IPA: /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/

Say it like: Jen-eri-c

The correct spelling is generic. A product sold under a generic name. For example: ""Shrimp" is the generic name for a number of species of sea creature."

Usage Examples

"Shrimp" is the generic name for a number of species of sea creature.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A product sold under a generic name.
  2. 2.A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties.
  3. 3.(grammar) A term that specifies neither male nor female.

adjective

  1. 1.Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.
  2. 2.Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
  3. 3.(of a product or drug) Not having a brand name.
  4. 4.Of or relating to a taxonomic genus.
  5. 5.Relating to gender.

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