generic name

Meaning

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.

Opposite of

trade name

Synonyms

class name

common name

general term

snake

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generic term

clan

genus name

common noun

Translations

Gattungsname

Gattungsbezeichnung

Appellativum

soortnaam

nom générique

geslachtsnaam

nom comun

nombre común

cins isim

Gattungsbegriff

nom commun

nome comune

nome generico