Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Generic.
How to pronounce generic:
US
Generic - as an adjective
Relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus
Example: "The generic name"
Generic - as a noun
Wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content; may only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', etc.)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generic wineAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
varietal11Any product that can be sold without a brand name
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
merchandise19product12ware7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Generic - as an adjective satellite
(of drugs) not protected by trademark
Example: "`acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `tylenol'"
Applicable to an entire class or group
Example: "Is there a generic asian mind?"
Example Sentences
"The supermarket sells generic brands of cereal."
"I prefer to buy generic medicine instead of name brands."
"His essay was full of generic statements and lacked originality."
"The movie had a generic plotline that we had seen many times before."
"She wore a generic outfit that blended into the background."
Word Game Points
Is GENERIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, generic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GENERIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is GENERIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGENERIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is GENERIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGENERIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
