A generic drug or other product is one that does not have a trademark and that is known by a general name, rather than the manufacturer's name. Generic drugs are as effective as those with brand names. Doctors sometimes prescribe cheaper generic drugs instead of more expensive brand names.
Relating to or being a product that is sold or distributed without any brand name or without a widely known brand name, especially as a discount alternative to a name-brand product: generic soap.
“Generic” describes things that are plain, unremarkable or simply don’t stand out at all. “General” describes things that have a broad application, which reflect common knowledge or represent a large group.
Definition of generic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
