/dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/► audioScrabble 10Words With Friends 13
Definition
adjective relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus.
adjective (of drugs) not protected by trademark.
adjective applicable to an entire class or group.
noun wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content.
— synonyms: generic_wine
noun any product that can be sold without a brand name.
Examples
“"Shrimp" is the generic name for a number of species of sea creature.”