How to pronounce generic

Say it like this: /dʒəˈnɛɹɪk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/dʒəˈnɛɹɪk/

What does generic mean?

adjVery broad; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific instances.

“Capri pants can be a generic term for any cropped slim pants.”

Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.

Of a product or drug, not having a brand name; nonproprietary in design or contents; fungible with the rest of its class.

nounA product sold under a generic name.

A wine that is a combination of several wines, or made from a combination of several grape varieties.

A term that specifies neither male nor female.

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