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− | '''Generic''' is something that is general, common, or inclusive rather than specific, unique, or selective. | + | '''Generic''' is something that is general, common, or inclusive rather than specific, [[unique]], or selective. |
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| '''ge·ner·ic''' (jə-nĕr'ĭk) adj. | | '''ge·ner·ic''' (jə-nĕr'ĭk) adj. |
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− | *1. Relating to or descriptive of an entire group or class; general. See synonyms at general. | + | *1. Relating to or descriptive of an entire [[group]] or class; general. See synonyms at general. |
− | *2. Biology. Of or relating to a genus. | + | *2. [[Biology]]. Of or relating to a genus. |
| *3.a. Not having a brand name: generic soap. | | *3.a. Not having a brand name: generic soap. |
| b. Of or being a drug sold under or identified by its official nonproprietary or chemical name. | | b. Of or being a drug sold under or identified by its official nonproprietary or chemical name. |
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− | c. Grammar. Specifying neither masculine nor feminine gender: generic nouns like waitperson and executive. | + | c. [[Grammar]]. Specifying neither masculine nor feminine [[gender]]: generic nouns like waitperson and executive. |
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| '''ge ner ic''' n. | | '''ge ner ic''' n. |