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Uncommongeneric
The correct spelling is generic.
How to pronounce generic
/dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/
nounIPA: /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.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.
adjective
- 1.Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.
- 2.Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
- 3.(of a product or drug) Not having a brand name.
- 4.Of or relating to a taxonomic genus.
- 5.Relating to gender.
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