Generic and Natural

Generic

Generic adjective - Belonging or relating to the whole.

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

Nearby Words: general, generally, generalised

Natural

Natural adjective - Being such from birth or by nature.

Generic and natural are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generic" instead an adjective "Natural".

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Doctor Strange Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping: Benedict Cumberbatch moves back and forth between a generic American accent and his natural British accent as Stephen Strange.
  • The Nondescript Repairman Jack is described as a generic "Pale Male", a natural image he also carefully cultivates to prevent himself from being IDed.
  • Hall of Mirrors It can also be used outside a chase scenario, perhaps in its natural setting or even for a generic kaleidoscope effect.
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