generic

UK
/dʒəˈnɛrɪk/
US
/dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

Übersetzungen

genericsubstantiv
generics
Pl.
UK
/dʒəˈner.ɪk/
US
/dʒəˈner.ɪk/
Countable noun referring to a non-brand consumer product, especially a drug or grocery item.
Synonyme
generic drug
generic medication
nonproprietary drug
nonproprietary medicine
unbranded product
store brand
generic brand
copycat product
genericadjektiv
more generic
Komp.
most generic
Super.
UK
/dʒəˈnɛrɪk/
US
/dʒəˈnɛrɪk/
The generic term for these products is 'cleaning supplies'.
Общий термин для этих продуктов - 'чистящие средства'.
He gave a generic answer that could apply to any situation.
Он дал универсальный ответ, который мог бы подойти для любой ситуации.
The generic design of the building was not very inspiring.
Типовой дизайн здания не был очень вдохновляющим.

Definitionen

genericsubstantiv
A product, especially a drug or grocery item, sold without a brand name or trademark.
Patients often choose generics to save on prescription costs.
In computing, a language feature that allows a type or function to operate on values of different types (often used in the plural form generics).
Java’s generics make collections type-safe without excessive casting.
genericadjektiv
Characteristic of or relating to a class or group of things; not specific.
The store brand offers a generic version of the popular cereal.
Lacking imagination or individuality; unoriginal.
The movie was criticized for its generic plot and predictable characters.
Relating to a biological genus.
In the name Homo sapiens, Homo is the generic term.
Of goods, especially medicinal drugs, sold without a brand name or trademark.
Pharmacies stock many generic drugs that cost less than the branded versions.