generic term
dʒəˈnɛrɪk tɜːrm
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Definition of generic term - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
languagegeneral name for a category or class
  • A 'vehicle' is a generic term for cars, trucks, and bikes.
2.
legalTECH.term not protected by trademarkTECH.
  • 'Aspirin' became a generic term after losing its trademark.
common term
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Expressions with generic

generic brandn.
less expensive alternative to name-brand product
She bought the generic brand to save money.
generic medicinen.
medicine with same active ingredient as a brand drug but without brand name
The doctor prescribed a generic medicine instead of the expensive branded one.
generic nounn.
not specific or detailed
A generic noun refers to a word that is not specific or detailed.
generic namen.
name of a drug used irrespective of trademark
Ibuprofen is the generic name for this medication.
generic drugn.
medication not protected by a trademark
Generic drugs are often cheaper than brand-name versions..
generic theyn.
singular they used for a person who prefers it
In their bio, Jordan requests the generic they for all references.

Expressions with term

blanket termn.
general label covering a range of concepts or items
'Smart device' is a blanket term for various connected gadgets.
term outv.
extend the duration of a loan
The bank agreed to term out the loan for another five years.
carry to termv.
complete a pregnancy until the baby is born
She decided to carry to term despite the challenges.
long-termadj.
lasting or extending over a long time
The long-term effects of the medication are still unknown.
in the long termadv.
over a long period of time
Investing in education pays off in the long term.
in the short termadv.
for a brief period soon after now
Prices may rise in the short term.
school termn.
period when a school holds classes
The school term starts in September and ends in December.
term papern.
long written assignment for a class during a term
I have to finish my term paper by Friday.
short-termadj.
lasting for a brief period
They decided on a short-term solution to the problem..
academic termn.
period when a school holds classes
The academic term starts in September and ends in December.

Terms related to generic term

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Terms with generic term included in their meaning

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velcron.
fastening
generic term for hook-and-loop fasteners
commercial namen.
marketing
brand name used to sell a product instead of its generic term
eczeman.
medical
generic term for inflammatory skin conditions
fidon.
pets
generic term for any dog
McWordn.
language
generic or trendy term
Spamn.
generic term
canned meat product made mainly from ham
EpiPenn.
emergency injector
generic term for any epinephrine autoinjector

Examples of generic term in a sentence

  • In computing, 'software' is a generic term for programs and applications.
  • 'Thermos' is now a generic term for vacuum flasks.
  • Many brands use 'escalator' as a generic term.

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  1. French:terme générique, désignation générique, ...
  2. German:generischer Begriff, allgemeiner Begriff, ...
  3. Italian:termine generico, ...
  4. Spanish:término genérico, nombre común, ...
  5. Portuguese:termo genérico, ...
  6. Chinese:通用术语, 普通名词, ...
  7. Japanese:一般用語, ジェネリック用語, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصْطَلَح عام, تَعْبِير عام, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּנָח כְּלָלִי, מֻנָּח גֶּנֶרִי, ...
  10. Russian:обобщенный термин, ...
  11. Ukrainian:загальний термін, ...
  12. Hindi:सामान्य नाम, साधारण शब्द, ...
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