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Definition generic in British English

generic adjective

adjective
/dʒəˈnerɪk/
1

relating to or suitable for a range or class of similar things

Example

generic software, suitable for use with both Macs and PCs

Example

'Hoover' is often used as a generic term for all vacuum cleaners.

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2

a generic drug or other product does not have a trademark and is sold without a company's name on it

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3

relating to a genus

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Definition generic in British English