The difference between Generic and Non-generic
When used as adjectives, generic means very comprehensive, whereas non-generic means not generic.
Generic is also noun with the meaning: a product sold under a generic name.
check bellow for the other definitions of Generic and Non-generic
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Generic as an adjective:
Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.
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Generic as an adjective:
Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
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Generic as an adjective (of a product or drug):
Not having a brand name.
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Generic as an adjective (biology, not comparable):
Of or relating to a taxonomic genus.
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Generic as an adjective:
Relating to gender.
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Generic as an adjective (grammar):
Specifying neither masculine nor feminine; epicene.
Examples:
"Words like [[salesperson]] and [[firefighter]] are generic."
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Generic as an adjective (computing):
(Of program code) Written so as to operate on any data type, the type required being passed as a parameter.
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Generic as an adjective (geometry, of a [[point]]):
Having coordinates that are algebraically independent over the base field.
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Generic as a noun:
A product sold under a generic name.
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Generic as a noun:
A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties.
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Generic as a noun (grammar):
A term that specifies neither male nor female.
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Non-generic as an adjective:
Not generic.
Examples:
"Non-generic drugs are usually more expensive than their generic equivalents."