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Generic
Juh-NEH-rihk
/dʒʌˈnɛrɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
generic
Dictionary meaning
Applicable to an entire class or group.
Examples
- Is there a generic Asian mind?
- `Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'.
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