English Explanatory Dictionary

generic name

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The first word in a binominal name, which identifies the genus of the lifeform considered.
  2. A nonproprietary name given to a drug that is used to identify it irrespective of trademark.
  3. A similar nonproprietary name for any other product or service, denoting any member of the category.

Word forms

generic name generic names

Synonyms

genus name generic epithet

Antonyms

trade name
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