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generic vs merchandise

merchandise vs generic

generic and merchandise both are nouns.

generic is an adjective but merchandise is not an adjective.

generic is not a verb while merchandise is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
generic Yes Yes No No
merchandise Yes No Yes No
As nouns, merchandise is a hypernym of generic; that is, merchandise is a word with a broader meaning than generic:
  • generic: any product that can be sold without a brand name
  • merchandise: items for sale to the individual consumer
Other hypernyms of generic include product, ware.
generic (noun) merchandise (noun)
any product that can be sold without a brand name items for sale to the individual consumer
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.) branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups
generic (adjective) merchandise (adjective)
relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus
applicable to an entire class or group
(of drugs) not protected by trademark
generic (verb) merchandise (verb)
engage in the trade of
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