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Meaning of generic interval

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

generic

Pronunciation:/dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A product sold under a generic name.

  2. A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties.

  3. (grammar) A term that specifies neither male nor female.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.

    Example: "Shrimp" is the generic name for a number of species of sea creature.

  2. Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.

  3. (of a product or drug) Not having a brand name.

  4. Of or relating to a taxonomic genus.