Synonyms of generic
16 similar words · 9 opposite words
Another word for generic is general. Other synonyms of generic are common, catholic, fuzzy and broad. The opposite of generic is non-generic.
Synonyms and similar words for generic
adjectiveVery broad; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific instances.
adjectiveLacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
nounA wine that is a combination of several wines, or made from a combination of several grape...
adjectiveMore synonyms
- generalIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
- classic
- indefinite
- catholicUniversal; all-encompassing.
- commonExisting among virtually all people; universal.
- ecumenical
- nonsingular
- nonspecific
- universal
- unparticularNot particular.
- unsingularNot singular.
- unspecificSynonym of nonspecific (“not specific”).
Opposite of generic
adjectiveVery broad; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific instances.
- specific
- instantialRelating to a particular instance of something, not the general case.
nounA wine that is a combination of several wines, or made from a combination of several grape...
- varietalA wine made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of grape, which carries the name of that grape.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- particular
- concreteParticular, specific, rather than general.
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “lacking a brand”.
- non-genericNot generic.
- proprietary
- branded
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “neither masculine nor feminine”.
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.
generic in other languages
Questions about synonyms of generic
- What is another word for generic?
- Generic has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as general, common, catholic, fuzzy and broad.
- What is the opposite of generic?
- The opposite of generic is non-generic. Other antonyms of generic are concrete, specific and particular.
- What does generic mean?
- Generic means very broad; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific instances.
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