Meaning of generic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   generic

   Definitions

   1. (of drugs) not protected by trademark

   Examples

   • « 'Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug 'Tylenol' »

   Synonyms

   • nonproprietary
2. 2. applicable to an entire class or group

   Examples

   • « is there a generic Asian mind? »

   Synonyms

   • general

3. Qualitative Adjective

   generic

   Etymology

   late 17th century: from French générique, from Latin genus, gener-‘stock, race’

   Definitions

   1. relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus

   Examples

   • « the generic name »