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| ge·ner·ic [ jə nérrik ] |
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1. applying generally: applying to any member of a group or class
  a generic weakness in design
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2. suitable for broad range: usable or suitable in a variety of contexts
generic software that can run on a variety of machines
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3. biology of genus: relating to or characteristic of a genus
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4. pharmacology with general name: describes a pharmaceutical product that does not have a brand name or trademark
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noun (plural ge·ner·ics) |
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pharmacology
Same as generic drug
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| [Late 17th century. < French générique< Latin genus "race, kind"] |
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| ge·ner·i·cal·ly adverb |
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