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generic vs general

general vs generic

generic and general both are nouns.

generic and general both are adjectives.

generic is not a verb while general is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
generic Yes Yes No No
general Yes Yes Yes No
generic (noun) general (noun)
any product that can be sold without a brand name a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)
wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content; may only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', etc.) a general officer of the highest rank
the head of a religious order or congregation
generic (adjective) general (adjective)
relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus applying to all or most members of a category or group
applicable to an entire class or group affecting the entire body
(of drugs) not protected by trademark prevailing among and common to the general public
of worldwide scope or applicability
somewhat indefinite
not specialized or limited to one class of things
generic (verb) general (verb)
command as a general
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