Meaning of generic name | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Examples

“Holonyms: species name⟳ (the binomial unit), binominal name⟳, binomial name⟳”

“Its generic name⟳ is Staphylococcus, but you may know⟳ it better by the common name⟳ staph.”

“Its generic name⟳ is rosuvastatin, but you may know⟳ it better by the proprietary name⟳ Crestor.”

“Its generic name⟳ is flying disc, but you may know⟳ it better by the proprietary name⟳ Frisbee. The generic name⟳ frisbee (lowercase) is used informally but not officially or legally.”

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