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- [juh-ner-ik]
- /dʒəˈnɛr ɪk/
- /dʒəˈner.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [juh-ner-ik]
- /dʒəˈnɛr ɪk/
Definitions of generic word
- adjective generic of, applicable to, or referring to all the members of a genus, class, group, or kind; general. 1
- adjective generic of, relating to, or noting a genus, especially in biology. 1
- adjective generic (of a word) applicable or referring to both men and women: a generic pronoun. 1
- adjective generic not protected by trademark registration: “Cola” and “shuttle” are generic terms. 1
- noun generic a generic term. 1
- noun generic any product, as a type of food, drug, or cosmetic commonly marketed under a brand name, that is sold in a package without a brand. 1
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Origin of generic
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Latin gener- (see gender1) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Generic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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generic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
generic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for generic
adj generic
- universal — of, relating to, or characteristic of all or the whole: universal experience.
- sweeping — of wide range or scope.
- comprehensive — Something that is comprehensive includes everything that is needed or relevant.
- blanket — A blanket is a large square or rectangular piece of thick cloth, especially one which you put on a bed to keep you warm.
- collective — Collective actions, situations, or feelings involve or are shared by every member of a group of people.
adjective generic
- general — of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
- broad — Something that is broad is wide.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- nonspecific — Not detailed or exact; general.
Antonyms for generic
adj generic
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- particular — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
adjective generic
- exclusive — An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.
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