GENERIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus

Example: the generic name

Part of speech: Adjective

(of drugs) not protected by trademark

Example: `Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'

Part of speech: Adjective

applicable to an entire class or group

Example: is there a generic Asian mind?

Generic wine, Generic

Varietal, varietal_wine

The word "generic" comes from Latin genus, which comes from Middle French générique.

-ic – A related word in the same word family.

Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.