Generic (adjective) – Shared by, typical of, or relating to a whole group of similar things

(Pronounced juh-neh-rik)

To remember the definition of the word generic, use the following mnemonic:

The general had rickety (generic) legs, a trait shared by the whole group of soldiers.

Examples of generic (adjective) in a sentence

Many movies today are so generic, you can predict what is going to happen from start to finish.

She thought all the dogs at the show looked generic, she had no idea how the judge picked the winner.

He sent a generic response to the important email, which annoyed the recipient.