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generic feature

[dʒəˈnerɪk ˈfiːtʃər]
nounpl: generic features
característica genérica
1. A characteristic or attribute that is common to multiple items, categories, or instances; a non-specific or standard feature shared across a group or class
In software development, a generic feature allows the code to work with different data types.
No desenvolvimento de software, uma característica genérica permite que o código funcione com diferentes tipos de dados.
2. In taxonomy or classification, a distinguishing trait that applies to an entire genus rather than a specific species
The ability to photosynthesize is a generic feature of plants.
A capacidade de fotossíntese é uma característica genérica das plantas.
3. A standard or universal quality that lacks specific or unique distinction
The packaging has only generic features without brand-specific design elements.
A embalagem possui apenas características genéricas sem elementos de design específicos da marca.
Synonyms
common featurestandard featureuniversal attributegeneral characteristicshared trait
Antonyms
specific featureunique featuredistinctive traitparticular characteristic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica genérica
Standard usage in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
característica genérica
Common in technical documentation and scientific literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

run-of-the-mill feature
cookie-cutter characteristic
standard issue trait
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