generic
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/dʒəˈnerɪk/
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/dʒəˈnerɪk/
adjective
C1
belonging to or common to a class or group
The term 'fruit' is a generic term that includes apples, oranges, and bananas.
R
not brand-name
The store offers both branded and generic versions of the product.
R
unoriginal
The book had a generic plot and was not very interesting.
noun
R
a type of product that is not made by a well-known company
The store offers a cheaper generic version of the popular medication.
translation
belonging to or common to a class or group; not brand-name; unoriginal
a type of product that is not made by a well-known company
Word Forms
Plural
generics