pseudo-generic

pseu·do-ge·ner·ic

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Definitions of pseudo-generic word

adjective pseudo-generic of, applicable to, or referring to all the members of a genus, class, group, or kind; general. 1
adjective pseudo-generic of, relating to, or noting a genus, especially in biology. 1
adjective pseudo-generic (of a word) applicable or referring to both men and women: a generic pronoun. 1
adjective pseudo-generic not protected by trademark registration: “Cola” and “shuttle” are generic terms. 1
noun pseudo-generic a generic term. 1
noun pseudo-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

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

1670-80; < Latin gener- (see gender1) + -ic

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adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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