generic name
dʒəˈnɛrɪk neɪm
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Definition of generic name - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
pharmacologyTECH.name of a drug used irrespective of trademarkTECH.
  • Ibuprofen is the generic name for this medication.
common name
2.
classificationgeneral name for a class or group
  • 'Felines' is the generic name for cats and their relatives..
category classification type
3.
taxonomyTECH.first word in a binomial name identifying genusTECH.
  • Homo is the generic name in Homo sapiens.
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Expressions with generic

generic brandn.
less expensive alternative to name-brand product
She bought the generic brand to save money.
generic termn.
general name for a category or class
A 'vehicle' is a generic term for cars, trucks, and bikes.
generic medicinen.
medicine with same active ingredient as a brand drug but without brand name
The doctor prescribed a generic medicine instead of the expensive branded one.
generic nounn.
not specific or detailed
A generic noun refers to a word that is not specific or detailed.
generic drugn.
medication not protected by a trademark
Generic drugs are often cheaper than brand-name versions..
generic theyn.
singular they used for a person who prefers it
In their bio, Jordan requests the generic they for all references.

Expressions with name

bad namen.
poor reputation or lack of respect
The scandal gave the company a bad name.
name afterv.
give something the same name as another thing
The street was named after a famous musician.
household namen.
person or thing very well known
The Beatles are a household name in music history.
name namesv.
identify people involved in secretive activities
The witness was asked to name names during the trial.
have one's name onv.
be physically marked with someone's name
The book had his name on the cover.
have a bad namev.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
have a name forv.
be called by a specific name
He has a name for his new invention.
in the name ofprep.
for the sake of someone or something
They fought in the name of freedom.
name your pricev.
state the amount of money you want
If you really want it, name your price and I'll pay today.
put a name tov.
attribute a person's name to their face or voice
I couldn't put a name to his face at first.

Terms related to generic name

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branddesignationdruglabelmedicinepharmaceuticaltitletrademarkclassdivisiongenregroup

Terms with generic name included in their meaning

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XYZabbr.
abr: A generic placeholder representing a specific name or thing
used as a fake name for something unknown
so-and-son.
generic name
placeholder name for an unknown person or thing
commercial namen.
marketing
brand name used to sell a product instead of its generic term
genericallyadv.
non-brand
by generic name, not brand
Jane Roen.
identity
generic name for unknown female
John Q. Publicn.
average person
generic name for a hypothetical person

Examples of generic name in a sentence

  • Doctors often prescribe drugs by their generic name.
  • 'Vehicles' is a generic name for cars, trucks, and bikes.
  • 'Birds' is a generic name for all avian species.
  • Panthera is the generic name in Panthera leo.
  • The generic name appears first in a species name.

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  1. French:nom générique, appellation générale, ...
  2. German:Generischer Name, generischer Name, ...
  3. Italian:nome generico, denominazione generica, ...
  4. Spanish:nombre genérico, denominación genérica, ...
  5. Portuguese:nome genérico, denominação genérica, ...
  6. Chinese:通用名, 通称, ...
  7. Japanese:一般名, 総称, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْمٌ عَامّ, اسم عام, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁם גֶּנֶרִי, שֵׁם כְּלָלִי, ...
  10. Russian:непатентованное название, общее название, ...
  11. Ukrainian:загальна назва, родова назва, ...
  12. Hindi:जेनेरिक नाम, साधारण नाम, ...

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