Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something that lacks distinctive features or characteristics and applies to a broad category.
Generic
/dʒəˈnerɪk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
This brand offers generic medications at a lower cost.
His feedback was too generic, lacking specific details.
A generic apology was issued, but it felt insincere.
Etymology:
Derived from Latin "genus" meaning "kind, type" and Greek "genikos" meaning "of a family, race," from "genos." It became "generic" in the mid-17th century, referring to a general class or group.
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