generic
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Contents |
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Formed in English from Latin gener- (“genus, kind”) + -ic.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
generic (comparative more generic, superlative most generic)
- Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.
-
- "...the essence is that such self-describing poets describe what is in them, but not peculiar to them, – what is generic, not what is special and individual." — Walter Bagehot (1826–1877)
-
- Lacking in precision, often in and evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
- (of a product or drug) Not having a brand name.
- (biology, not comparable) Of, or relating to a taxonomic genus.
- (grammar) Specifying neither masculine nor feminine; epicene.
- Words like salesperson and firefighter are often refered to as generic.
- (computing) (Of program code) Written so as to operate on any data type, the type required being passed as a parameter.
Synonyms[edit]
Antonyms[edit]
- (comprehensive): specific, proprietary
- (lacking a brand): non-generic, propietary, branded
Translations[edit]
very comprehensive
of, or relating to a genus
|
|
not having a brand name
specifying neither masculine nor feminine e.g. salesperson
|
(computing) written so as to operate on any data type
Noun[edit]
generic (plural generics)
- A product sold under a generic name
- A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties
- (grammar) A term that specifies neither male nor female.
- 1998, Jacqueline A. Dienemann, Nursing administration: managing patient care
- […] a male-centered perspective […] has resulted in false generics in everyday life […]
- 1998, Jacqueline A. Dienemann, Nursing administration: managing patient care
Translations[edit]
A product sold under a generic name
|
A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties