What is the meaning of generic?

noun

  • A wine that is a blend of several varieties of grapes with no one grape predominating; a wine that does not carry the name of any specific grape.
  • Any product that can be sold without a brand name.

adjective

  • Relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus.
    • usage: "the generic name"
  • Of drugs. ( not protected by trademark)
    • usage: "`Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'"
  • Applicable to an entire class or group.
    • usage: "is there a generic Asian mind"
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