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'''Generic''' is something that is general, common, or inclusive rather than specific, [[unique]], or selective.
'''ge·ner·ic''' (jə-nĕr'ĭk) adj.
'''ge·ner·ic''' (jə-nĕr'ĭk) adj.
*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.
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.
'''ge ner ic''' n.
'''ge ner ic''' n.
[From Latin genus, gener-, kind.]
[From Latin genus, gener-, kind.]
[[Category: General Reference]]