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generic

ge·ner·ic [ jə nérrik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. applying generally: applying to any member of a group or class
a generic weakness in design

2. suitable for broad range: usable or suitable in a variety of contexts
generic software that can run on a variety of machines

3. biology of genus: relating to or characteristic of a genus

4. pharmacology with general name: describes a pharmaceutical product that does not have a brand name or trademark



noun  (plural ge·ner·ics)
Definition:
 
pharmacology 
Same as  generic drug


[Late 17th century. < French générique< Latin genus "race, kind"]

ge·ner·i·cal·ly adverb
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