generic

/dʒəˈnɛrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to a whole group or class of things, not specific or unique.
    • The store sells generic brand cereal that tastes just as good as the name brand.
    • The doctor prescribed a generic version of the medication to save money.
    • She used a generic greeting like 'Hello' instead of addressing each person by name.
  2. Lacking distinctive qualities; ordinary or unoriginal.
    • The hotel room felt generic, with the same furniture as every other chain hotel.
    • The movie had a generic plot that you could predict from the first scene.
    • His speech was full of generic phrases that didn't inspire anyone.
noun
  1. A product, especially a drug, that is sold without a brand name and is usually cheaper than the branded version.
    • The pharmacist recommended a generic instead of the expensive brand-name drug.
    • Many shoppers choose generics to save money on household items.
    • The store's generics are made by the same companies that produce the name brands.
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