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Meaning of word generic from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

generic   noun

Meaning : 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. May only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', etc.).

Synonyms : generic wine

A wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape.

varietal, varietal wine

Meaning : Any product that can be sold without a brand name.

generic   adjective

Meaning : Relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus.

Example : The generic name.

Meaning : (of drugs) not protected by trademark.

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

Meaning : Applicable to an entire class or group.

Example : Is there a generic Asian mind?.

Generic meaning in Bengali (Bangla).