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generic

/dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Belonging or applicable to many things or many people.

    - "The generic medication works for a large number of patients."
    - "The generic term 'animal' includes cats, dogs, and elephants."

Pronunciation




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Antonyms

concrete , particular , specific , branded , non-generic , proprietary
Synonyms

broad , general , unbranded , fuzzy , indefinite
Rhymes
Words rhyming with generic
epic , mic , pic
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. Generic (English) : Belonging or applicable to many things or many people

  2. Generic (Computing) : A version of a software application or operating system that is not branded with a specific manufacturer's name.


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. generic

  2. jeneric

  3. jenetic


Variants
List of all variants of generic that leads to same result
generic , generically , genericness , genericnesses , generics
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

generics, genericity, generically


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'generic' originated from the Latin word 'genus' meaning 'race, kind' or 'offspring'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'generic' is also used in genetics to refer to a specific gene or a particular allele?

  2. The term 'generic' first appeared in English in the 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Class: A group of objects or concepts having common characteristics or properties.

  2. Archetype: A typical example of a certain character, situation, or idea.


Culture
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In literature, 'generic' is often used to refer to a type or category of something, such as a genre of literature or a literary device. In music, a 'generic' term might refer to a type of musical composition or a common musical element.

How to Memorize "generic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large container holding many different items. This container represents the concept of 'generic'. The items inside the container represent the many things or people that the term applies to.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'generic' with the concept of 'common' or 'universal'. Remember that it applies to many things or people.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Genus is for many'.


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