B2adjectivebusinesshealth
US/dʒəˈner.ɪk/
UK/dʒəˈner.ɪk/
sold without a brand name, or general and not special to one particular thing
In context
Generic medicines are usually much cheaper than brand-name ones.
Her reply was so generic that it could have been sent to anyone.
We bought the generic version of the cereal to save money.
Words that go with generic
adjective + noun
- generic drugDoctors often prescribe a generic drug instead.
- generic nameParacetamol is the generic name of the drug.
- generic term"Vehicle" is a generic term for cars and trucks.
- generic brandThe generic brand tastes almost the same.
- generic versionIs there a generic version of this medicine?
- generic responseHe gave a generic response and avoided details.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
generic diseaseCorrect: genetic disease