Plural of generic
regular plural
The plural of generic is generics.
Forms of generic
| Singular | generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪk/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | generics |
| Countable | countable |
Generics in a sentence
- Rust accomplishes this by performing monomorphization of the code that is using generics at compile time.2019, Steve Klabnik, Carol Nichols, The Rust Programming Language, No Starch Press, →ISBN, page 181. From the entry monomorphisation
- They largely exist to ensure that the generics just “do the right thing” and behave in a manner that should not surprise the developer.2014, Benjamin J. Evans, David Flanagan, Java in a Nutshell, O'Reilly, →ISBN, page 149. From the entry covariance
- For instance, non-benzodiazepines and low dose sedating anti-depressants, still considered as a first line of medication for the insomnia, are facing stiff competition from the generics.2020, Insomnia therapeutics Market Analysis, Coherent Insights, Summary. From the entry genericize
Meaning of generic
- adjective Very broad; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific instances.
- adjective Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
- adjective Of a product or drug, not having a brand name; nonproprietary in design or contents; fungible with the rest of its class.
Questions about the plural of generic
- What is the plural of generic?
- The plural of generic is generics.
- Is generic countable?
- Generic is a countable noun.
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