Generic and Generalized

Generic

Generic adjective - Belonging or relating to the whole.

Generalized and generic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Generalized" instead an adjective "Generic".

Nearby Words: general, generally, generalised

Generalized

Generalized adjective - Not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment.
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Generic and generalized are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generic" instead an adjective "Generalized".

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