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generic

[ juh-ner-ik ]
/ dʒəˈnɛr ɪk /
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adjective Also ge·ner·i·cal .
noun

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4 unbranded, nonproprietary, unrestricted.
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Origin of generic

First recorded in 1670–80; from Latin gener- (see gender1) + -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for generic

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, adverb

Word Origin for generic

C17: from French; see genus
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