generic
[ juh-ner-ik ]
/ dʒəˈnɛr ɪk /
adjective Also ge·ner·i·cal.
of, relating to, or noting a genus, especially in biology.
(of a word) applicable or referring to both men and women: a generic pronoun.
not protected by trademark registration: “Cola” and “shuttle” are generic terms.
noun
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generic
generical
/ (dʒɪˈnɛrɪk) /
adjective
applicable or referring to a whole class or group; general
biology of, relating to, or belonging to a genusthe generic name
denoting the nonproprietary name of a drug, food product, etc
noun
a drug, food product, etc that does not have a trademark
Derived forms of generic
generically, adverbWord Origin for generic
C17: from French; see genus
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Medical definitions for generic
generic
[ jə-nĕr′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to a genus.
Relating to or descriptive of an entire group or class; general.
Of or relating to a drug sold under or identified by its official nonproprietary or chemical name.
n.
A drug sold under its generic name.
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