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generic in Dutch

generic in Dutch is generiek — generic means applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.

generic in Dutch

generiek
adj

What does "generic" mean?

  1. adj Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.
    "Ask the pharmacist whether a generic tablet is available instead of the branded one."
  2. adj Lacking any distinctive or original qualities; bland and unoriginal.
    "The speech was so generic that it could have suited any company at all."
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generic in a sentence

  • Ask the pharmacist whether a generic tablet is available instead of the branded one.
  • She bought the generic version of the medicine to save money.
  • The speech was so generic that it could have suited any company at all.
  • I found the hotel room generic, with no personality or charm.

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What is "generic" in Dutch?
"generic" in Dutch is generiek. generic means: Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.
How do you use "generic" in a sentence?
Example: "Ask the pharmacist whether a generic tablet is available instead of the branded one." In Dutch, "generic" is generiek.
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