generic
gb/d͡ʒənˈɛɹɪk/ us/d͡ʒənˈɛɹɪk/
B1
English
~ 3100
általános, sablonos, generikus, márkanév nélküli, saját márkás, gyűjtő
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a generic [product/term/description]
This is just a generic brand of cereal, but it tastes fine.
Ez csak egy saját márkás gabonapehely, de teljesen jó az íze.
That movie had a pretty generic plot.
Annak a filmnek elég sablonos volt a cselekménye.
She used a generic greeting in the email.
Learner examples
This is a generic phone charger.
Ez egy általános telefontöltő.
The story was very generic.
A történet nagyon sablonos volt.
He gave a generic answer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'generic' with 'genetic', which relates to genes.
Meaning
usual or not specific
Collocations
generic brand
|generic term
|generic description
|generic name
Synonyms
common (Implies widespread occurrence without emphasizing lack of uniqueness.)
|
standard (Implies conformity to a norm or model, often in a neutral or positive sense.)
Antonyms
specific (Focuses on particular and unique details, opposite of broad or general.)
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unique (Highlights being one of a kind, not typical.)
Themes
descriptions
|classification
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describes something common to many things, not special or unique.
Describing something that is typical of a group, class, or category, and not specific to one individual or case.
B1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
a generic [drug/product]
The doctor prescribed a generic drug to save costs.
Az orvos generikus gyógyszert írt fel, hogy csökkentse a költségeket.
You can buy the generic version for half the price.
A generikus változatot féláron is megveheted.
Generic medicines are just as effective as branded ones.
Learner examples
This is a generic pen.
Ez egy márkanév nélküli toll.
The store sells generic milk.
Az üzlet saját márkás tejet árul.
He bought generic medicine from the pharmacy.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'generic' means 'bad quality', but it only means 'no brand name'.
Meaning
unbranded product type
Collocations
generic drug
|generic medicine
|generic version
Synonyms
unbranded (Emphasizes absence of a brand identity.)
|
nonproprietary (Technical term often used in pharmaceutical contexts.)
Antonyms
branded (Specifies that the product has a trademarked brand name.)
Themes
business
|health
Definition
A product with no brand name that works the same as the branded one.
Relating to a product, especially a drug or consumer item, that is not sold under a brand name but has the same active ingredients or function as the branded version.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
a generic [name/term/classification]
In biology, the generic name comes before the species name.
A biológiában a nemzetségnév a fajnév előtt áll.
'Dog' is a generic term for many breeds.
A „kutya” sok fajtát felölelő gyűjtőnév.
Linguists use generic terms for broad language families.
Learner examples
In science, a generic name means the group name.
A tudományban a generikus név a csoport nevét jelenti.
'Fruit' is a generic word.
A „gyümölcs” gyűjtőszó.
The generic term for cats is 'feline'.
Meaning
pertaining to a group or class
Collocations
generic name
|generic category
|generic classification
Synonyms
categorical (Refers to belonging to a category, though more common in logic/philosophy contexts.)
Themes
science
|classification
|education
Definition
Used in science to talk about a whole group, not one member.
In scientific contexts, relating to an entire group, category, or genus rather than to individual members.
Grammar
Dictionary form
generic
IPA
GB/d͡ʒənˈɛɹɪk/
US/d͡ʒənˈɛɹɪk/
Syllables & stress
gen - er - ic (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (er)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: generic
Word family
Core family
generically
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
specific
adjective B1
specifically
adverb B1
Expressions
generic brand
1/d͡ʒənˈɛɹɪk bɹˈænd/
fixed phrase
unbranded product equivalent to branded one
A product with no brand name that works like the branded version.
Examples
- This cereal is just a generic brand, but it tastes fine.
- Generic brands are often cheaper than name brands.
generic name
1/d͡ʒənˈɛɹɪk nˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
technical
scientific genus or category name
In science, the name for a group of similar things or species.
Examples
- In 'Homo sapiens', 'Homo' is the generic name.
- The generic name comes before the species in biology.
generic term
1/d͡ʒənˈɛɹɪk tˈɚm/
fixed phrase
word for general category
A word that names a whole group of things, not one specific thing.
Examples
- 'Vehicle' is a generic term that includes cars, buses, and trucks.
- 'Teacher' is a generic term for many kinds of educators.