generic meaning and definition

GENERIC noun

Definition of generic (noun)

1. a wine that is a blend of several varieties of grapes with no one grape predominating; a wine that does not carry the name of any specific grape
   • synonyms: generic wine
   • antonym: varietal
2. any product that can be sold without a brand name

GENERIC adjective

Definition of generic (adjective)

1. relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus
   • "the generic name"
2. (of drugs) not protected by trademark
   • "`Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'"
3. applicable to an entire class or group
   • "is there a generic Asian mind?"